[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 CYNTHIA PARRISH AND CHARLES COCHRAN 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 Ms. Cynthia 
Parrish and Sergeant Charles Cochran as recipients of the Public Safety 
Valor Award.
  The Valor Award is a prestigious honor presented to first responders 
of the greater Fayetteville region who perform acts of heroism under 
extreme risk. Proudly serving the Fayetteville Police Department, 911 
telecommunicator Cynthia Parrish and Sergeant Charles Cochran exhibited 
great courage and composure on the night of July 3, 2018.
  While responding to a domestic disturbance where a man was reportedly 
holding his pregnant girlfriend hostage with a knife, Ms. Parrish 
traced the woman's location, obtained vital information for responding 
officers, and remained on the phone as the victim was repeatedly 
stabbed. When Sergeant Cochran arrived on the scene, he breached the 
apartment door with an axe, quickly located the victim and her 
attacker, and saved the life of the victim and her unborn baby after 
neutralizing the threat.
  Ms. Parrish and Sergeant Cochran's quick actions, bravery and 
dedication to service are a credit to them, their families, and the 
Fayetteville Police Department. I know I speak for everyone in our 
community when I say we are truly grateful for their unwavering service 
and cannot thank them enough.
  Ms. Parrish and Sergeant Cochran are deserving of this honor and I 
would like to offer my sincerest appreciation and wish them success as 
they continue to protect our communities.
  Madam Speaker, please join me today in celebrating Ms. Cynthia 
Parrish and Sergeant Charles Cochran on receiving the Public Safety 
Valor Award.

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