December 19, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 206 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

[Extensions of Remarks]
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    RECOGNIZING THE RECIPIENTS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S AWARD FOR 
                   DISTINGUISHED SERVICE IN POLICING

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 19, 2019

  Mr. CONNOLLY . Madam Speaker, I rise to congratulate four law 
enforcement officers of the Prince William County Police Department who 
have been awarded the Attorney General's Award for Distinguished 
Service in Policing by the United States Department of Justice. These 
officers have been selected by the Office of Community Oriented 
Policing Services for their bravery and commitment to service. Only 19 
law enforcement professionals from across the country have been 
selected to receive this award this year, and to be recognized by the 
Department of Justice is a distinct honor that brings pride to the 
Prince William County Police Department and the communities that these 
officers protect.
   Throughout their careers, these officers have bravely placed 
themselves in the line of danger. It takes a tremendous amount of 
courage and character to step into high-risk situations, qualities that 
these honorees exhibit in abundance. In November of 2018, the Prince 
William County Police Department received an emergency call reporting 
an active shooter. Upon arriving to the scene, these officers took 
immediate action to warn incoming units while taking cover from 
gunfire. The shooter, who was on the roof, ignored commands to 
surrender and was eventually struck and fell to the ground. Overcoming 
their fear of a possible second gunman, the officers exposed themselves 
to extract the shooter for medical treatment and also pulled a civilian 
from a residence to safety. The bravery and heroism displayed that day 
represents true courage and went far above and beyond the line of duty.
   It is my honor to recognize the following recipients of the Third 
Annual Attorney General's Award for Distinguished Service in Policing:
   Officer Evan Jurgenson
   Officer Nicholas Kelly
   Officer Rachel Mynier
   Officer John Yenchak
   Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me once again in honoring 
these individuals for their bravery and dedication and in thanking them 
for their selfless service. The importance of their vital roles in 
protecting the safety of our neighborhoods cannot be overstated and is 
truly worthy of our highest praise.

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