[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 60 (Tuesday, April 5, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S1977]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO OFFICER SAMANTHA FAORO

 Mr. PAUL. Madam President, we have all heard the phrase ``law 
enforcement family.'' This law enforcement family is a diverse family 
with representatives from all walks of life. This family is not bound 
by traditions of race, religion, color, or sex. This family is all 
inclusive. Today, I want to provide an example of this family and how 
they came together to save the life of a fellow law enforcement 
officer.
  On January 28, 2022, Kentucky State Police Trooper Michael Sanguini 
was shot multiple times while conducting a traffic stop in Harrison 
County. According to the preliminary investigation, he was struck six 
times, of which three shots were stopped by his ballistic vest. One 
shot struck his portable radio, and another struck his issued taser, 
with one shot striking his body.
  Although many officers from multiple agencies responded to assist the 
injured trooper, I want to recognize Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Officer 
Samantha Faoro for her quick response and actions of assistance. 
Officer Samantha Faoro is a native of Colorado, who moved to Kentucky 
to pursue her career with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife. 
She graduated from the police academy in February 2021 and was assigned 
to work in Harrison County. Officer Faoro comes from a family of first 
responders, continuing the life of service to protect the great 
Commonwealth of Kentucky.
  Officer Faoro was working in the area of Cynthiana, KY, when she 
heard Trooper Sanguini state he had been shot. Without hesitation, 
Officer Faoro responded directly to the scene to provide assistance to 
a fellow officer in need. Upon arrival to the scene, she observed the 
wounded trooper and quickly transported him to the hospital. Trooper 
Sanguini quickly received medical treatment for his gunshot wounds 
because of the quick action of Officer Faoro.
  It is my privilege to stand here today and recognize another great 
officer such as Officer Samantha Faoro. She exemplifies the law 
enforcement motto, ``To Protect, and To Serve.''

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