[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 126 (Thursday, July 25, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H7444]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING CENTRE COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS OF THE YEAR JOHN ASTON 
                           AND JEFFREY EBECK

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to applaud 
the bravery, dedication, and sacrifice of two of Centre County's finest 
law enforcement officers.
  Each year, the Centre County District Attorney's Office accepts 
nominations from the public, law enforcement agencies, and government 
agencies for the Centre County Law Enforcement Officers of the Year 
award.
  Earlier this month, State College Police Officer John Aston and 
Pennsylvania State Trooper Jeffrey Ebeck were recognized as this year's 
recipients.
  Aston has been a part of the borough police department for yearly 25 
years and was promoted to detective in 2003. His experience in 
cellphone, computer, and internet forensics has been critical in a 
variety of high-profile cases in Centre County.
  Ebeck became a state trooper in 2002 and has been described as a man 
of strong character and integrity.
  First responders like Aston and Ebeck certainly deserve to be 
recognized for their work. But the men and women who choose these 
careers don't do so for the accolades. They do so because of their 
commitment to service and to safety.

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