[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 24 (Thursday, February 7, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E147-E148]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    SALUTING THE HEROIC ACTS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE PALM BAY POLICE 
                     DEPARTMENT, PALM BAY, FLORIDA

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                            HON. BILL POSEY

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 7, 2019

  Mr. POSEY. Madam Speaker, on February 27, 2019, the City of Palm Bay 
will recognize the courage and bravery of the City's law enforcement 
officers and civilians during their Annual Award 's Ceremony to be held 
at the Dragonfly Farms located at 750 Osmosis Dr. in Palm Bay, FL. Over 
two-hundred Law Enforcement Officials and Civilian Employees make up 
The City of Palm Bay's Police Department.
  The 166 Sworn Officers, and all the men and women that make up the 
Palm Bay Police Department lay down their lives on a daily basis as 
peacekeepers, maintaining law and order for the protection and 
enhancement of our community. Their motto of Connect, Serve, and Impact 
speaks of officers connecting with the community as they serve with 
pride to provide a positive impact to its citizens. Their selfless 
actions are right and noble. Their actions help keep our community 
safe.
  The Palm Bay Police Department obtained its State of Florida Law 
Enforcement Accreditation status on October 31, 2007, from the 
Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation, Inc. and has 
successfully reached reaccreditations over the last twelve years.
  I am honored to show my support for the law enforcement personnel of 
the Palm Bay Police Department and their heroic acts. I ask my 
colleagues to join me in recognizing their sacrifices and the 
sacrifices of their families.
  Among those to be recognized are the Officer of the Year Recipient, 
Agent Sean Pindar, the Civilian of the Year Recipient, Crime Analyst 
Dawn Strickland, and the Telecommunicator of the Year, Shift Supervisor 
Magan Salender.
  The Distinguished Service Cross Award Recipients: Corporal Neal 
Valenti and Officer Christina Martin.
  Officers and Civilian Recipients of the Life Saving Award: Officer 
Matthew Boggess, Officer Thomas Danti, Officer Joseph Moreno, Officer 
John Neal, Officer William Pennington, and Officer Brandon Williams.
  Officers and Civilian Recipients of the Meritorious Service Award: 
Sergeant Steve Shytle, Agent Sean Pindar (second award), Officer Aaron 
Arndt, Officer Christopher Jones, Officer Edwin Lutz, Officer Frank 
Tobar, and Officer Thomas Trotter.
  Officers and Civilian Recipients of the Community Service Award: 
Lieutenant Steve Bland, Lieutenant Lance Fisher, Sergeant Jeffrey 
Spears, Sergeant Tina Hensel, K9 Officer Byron Patrick, YSU Officer Roy 
Lavanture, Officer Ryan Austin, and School Crossing Guard George 
Henderson (second award).

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