[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 152 (Wednesday, September 12, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1231]
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                  IN RECOGNITION OF OFFICER RYAN CUENI

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                          HON. DAVID P. JOYCE

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 12, 2018

  Mr. JOYCE of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize Painesville 
Police Officer Ryan Cueni for receiving the Medal of Honor on 
Wednesday, September 5, 2018. Officer Cueni was awarded the honor by 
the Lake County Chiefs of Police Association for his actions of bravery 
taken when facing an armed suspect on February 2, 2017. After 
responding to a reported break-in, Officer Cueni and his partner 
arrived to the scene to an armed suspect holding a mother at knifepoint 
while her two children were hiding.
  Without regard for his own safety, Officer Cueni climbed over a 
dresser, turning his back to the armed suspect, and ushered both 
children to safety. Officer Cueni proceeded to free the mother from 
knifepoint. The suspect was ultimately tasered by Officer Cueni's 
partner. Because of Officer Cueni's bravery, all three victims were 
unharmed.
  I am extremely proud to have such a courageous and hardworking 
officer in my district. After 21 years of service, the City of 
Painesville is honored to have Officer Cueni protecting its citizens.

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