[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 3093]
[From the U.S. 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

                       Monday, February 27, 2017

  Mr. POSEY. Mr. Speaker, on March 7th the City of Palm Bay will 
recognize the courage and bravery of the City's law enforcement 
officers and civilians during their Annual Valor Awards Ceremony to be 
held at the Front Street Civic Center located in Melbourne, FL. Over 
two-hundred Law Enforcement Officials and Civilian Employees make up 
The City of Palm Bay's Police Department.
  The 160 Sworn Officers, and all the men and women that make up the 
Palm Bay Police Department lay down their lives on a daily basis as 
peacekeepers, maintaining law and order for the protection and 
enhancement of our community. Their motto of Connect, Serve, and Impact 
speaks of officers connecting with the community as they serve with 
pride to provide a positive impact to its citizens. Their selfless 
actions are right and noble, and help keep our community safe.
  The Palm Bay Police Department obtained its State of Florida Law 
Enforcement Accreditation status on October 31, 2007 from the 
Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation, Inc. and has 
successfully achieved reaccreditation over the last nine years.
  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 
Medal of Valor Recipients: Officer of the Year Thomas Ribnicky, Officer 
Reed Caswell, Officer David Morales, and Officer Millan Valdes. 
Civilian of the Year Recipient, Crystal Baker.
  The Distinguished Service Award Recipients: Officers Jason McCoy, 
Samantha Missale, Neal Valenti, Robert Vickers, Cassandra Woronka.
  Officers and Civilian Recipients of the Life Saving Award: Steve 
Shytle, Ryan Van Note (2x), Sean Dutill, Robert Vickers, Cassandra 
Woronka, Jon Anthony, Brian Miller.
  Officers & Civilian Recipients of the Meritorious Service Award: Roy 
Lavanture, Thomas Ribnicky, Cliff Graves, Sean Pindar, Millan Valdes, 
Parker Farmer, Nicholas Szczepanski, Rebecca Tillett, Ken Shedrick, 
Lewis Jones, Michael Pusatere, Ron Lugo, Shane Mertens, Christopher 
Snedeker, Tyler Fooks, Mark Trammel, Kimberley Waters, Edwin Lutz, Tim 
Lancaster, Dawn Strickland, Jessica Hinchman, Rebecca Wolfe, Phillip 
Clendenin, Natasha Hauber, Bridget Sander.
  Community Service Award: Greg Leonard (2x), Kyle Schuck, Alcine Phan-
Pennington (2x), Scott Eakins (2x), Shane Mertens, Christopher Snedeker 
(2x), Richard Marion, Joseph Hamilton, Tim Landers, Carlos Valentin, 
Aaron Yuergens, William Pennington, Bailey Sullivan, Ryan Austin, Bryan 
Cammarta.

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