[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 23 (Friday, February 4, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E112]
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, FL

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                            HON. BILL POSEY

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, February 4, 2022

  Mr. POSEY. Madam Speaker, on February 16, 2022, 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 Presentation 
Ceremony to be held at Bayside High School. Over two-hundred Law 
Enforcement Officials and Civilian Employees make up The City of Palm 
Bay's Police Department.
  The 173 men and women who are the Sworn Officers of the Palm Bay 
Police Department lay down their lives daily to protect and serve. They 
exemplify their motto of ``Connect, Serve, and Impact'' as they connect 
with the community and serve with pride to provide a positive impact. 
Their noble and selfless actions help keep our community safe.
  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, 
Officer Cole McDonald, the Civilian of the Year Recipient, Kimberly 
Carlo, Records Specialist, and the Telecommunicator of the Year, 
Communications Officer, Lyndsey Veina.
  The Medal of Valor Award Recipients: Corporal Vincent Galioto, K9 
Officer Byron Patrick, Officer Joseph Moreno, Officer Matthew Harris, 
Officer Omar Forbes, Officer Andrew Samuels, Officer Christina Martin, 
Officer Ryan Van Note, Brevard County Sheriff's Officers, Deputy Tyler 
Smith, and Deputy Jose Rodriguez.
  The Distinguished Service Cross Award Recipients: Officer Caroline 
Jodoin and Officer Christopher Morris, Brevard County Sheriffs Officer 
Deputy William Kidd.
  Officers and Civilian Recipients of the Life Saving Award: Mayor Rob 
Medina, Sergeant Christopher Snedeker, Sergeant Edward Bermudez, 
Sergeant Neal Valenti, Corporal Brandon Neely, Corporal Jason McCoy, 
Corporal Michael Sielicki, Officer Aaron Arndt, Officer Brandon 
Williams, Officer Cassandra Woronka, Officer Jasmine Smith, Officer 
John Neal, Officer Kendra Smith, Officer Melanie Trimboli, Officer 
Scott Kenney, Officer Stephen Ball, Officer Virginia Stepp, Officer 
Tyler Fooks (Second Award), Officer Amanda Hollcroft, Officer Caitlynn 
Trenor, Officer Ryan Van Note, Officer Andrew Samuels, Officer 
Christina Martin.


                           Category 2 Awards

  Officers and Civilian Recipients of the Meritorious Service Award: 
Lieutenant Virginia Kilmer, Sergeant Antoinette Schrum, Sergeant Mark 
Trammell, Corporal Christopher Richards, Detective Ken Shedrick, 
Detective Scott Searles, Officer Zachery Morris, Officer Greg Moore, 
Officer Chad Kirk, Officer Sharon Kurval, Officer Amanda Hollcroft, 
Officer Caitlynn Trenor, Reserve Officer Mark Gensiejewski, Desk 
Booking Specialist, Kendall McMullen, VCOP Eva Evans, VCOP Brian Evans, 
Communications Officer Meaghan Koleszar, Evidence Technician, Dawn 
Subrin.
  Officers and Civilian Recipients of the Community Service Award: 
Lieutenant Michael Smith, Lieutenant Steve Bland, Sergeant Alcine 
Phang-Pennington, Corporal Samantha Missale, Corporal William 
Pennington, Corporal Vincent Galioto, Officer David Porter, Officer 
Monica Ruiz, Officer Robert Vickers (Second Award), Officer Ryan Austin 
(Second Award), Officer Tony Williams, Officer Christopher Morris, 
Officer Cole McDonald, VCOP Karen Sharpe.

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