[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 106 (Monday, June 24, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E822]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING TRISTON STRICKLAND FOR BEING AWARDED THE VALOR AWARD

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                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 24, 2019

  Mr. HUDSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Deputy Tristan 
Strickland as a recipient of the Public Safety Valor Award.
  The Valor Award is a prestigious honor presented to men and women of 
the greater Fayetteville region who perform acts of heroism under 
extreme risk. A second-generation law enforcement officer with the 
Cumberland County Sheriff's Department, Deputy Strickland exhibited 
great courage and composure in the early morning hours of September 4, 
2018.
  While responding to a domestic disturbance where a man was reportedly 
trying to force entry into the home of a mother and her four children, 
Deputy Strickland was fired upon while arriving on the scene. He exited 
his vehicle and returned fire, striking the offender from 90 feet away. 
Deputy Strickland then heroically shielded a fellow officer and engaged 
the subject so that she could seek cover. After securing the scene, the 
officers sought medical attention for the offender.
  Deputy Strickland's quick actions, excellent marksmanship under 
extreme pressure, and willingness to stand in front of a fellow officer 
are a credit to him, his family, and the Cumberland Sheriff's 
Department. I know I speak for everyone in our community when I say we 
are truly grateful for his unwavering service and cannot thank him 
enough.
  Deputy Strickland is deserving of this honor and I would like to 
offer my sincerest appreciation and wish him success as he continues to 
protect our communities.
  Madam Speaker, please join me today in celebrating Deputy Tristan 
Strickland on receiving the Public Safety Valor Award.

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