RECOGNIZING THE MANASSAS CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT 2019 PRINCE WILLIAM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE VALOR AWARD RECIPIENTS; Congressional Record Vol. 165, No. 99
(Extensions of Remarks - June 13, 2019)
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RECOGNIZING THE MANASSAS CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT 2019 PRINCE WILLIAM
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE VALOR AWARD RECIPIENTS
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HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY
of virginia
in the house of representatives
Thursday, June 13, 2019
Mr. CONNOLLY. Madam Speaker, I rise to commend the City of Manassas
Police Department and its outstanding members who have demonstrated
superior dedication to ensuring the safety of their colleagues and
members of the community and their designation as 2019 Prince William
Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients. The annual Valor Awards
ceremony recognizes the remarkable heroism and bravery above and beyond
the line of duty exemplified by our public safety and law enforcement
professionals. For the past 33 years, the Prince William Chamber of
Commerce has paid tribute to police officers, firefighters, and
emergency personnel for their extraordinary service.
Incorporated in 1975, the 10 square miles of the City of Manassas is
located thirty miles southwest of the Nation's Capital and surrounded
by Prince William County. Recognized as a ``Gold Standard with
Excellence Agency'' by the Commission on Accreditation for Law
Enforcement Agencies, the City of Manassas Police Department maintains
a proactive approach to crime prevention built on established
relationships within the community. As a result, the 120 employees
maintain a high-level of professionalism, dedication, and commitment to
the more than 41,000 residents.
It is my honor to include in the Record the following names of the
City of Manassas Police Department law enforcement professionals. These
brave men and women put their lives at risk on a daily basis to keep
our families and neighborhoods safe. In recognition of their acts of
valor, the following individuals are being honored for their
extraordinary dedication and outstanding performance under unusually
difficult or dangerous circumstances.
Valor Merit Award: Senior Police Officer Alexander, Officer Joshua
Aussems, Officer Shaun Barrett, Officer Ethan Eustace, Officer Juan
Armas, Parking Enforcement Officer Isabel Myers.
Hillary Robinette Valor Award: Detective Derrick Black, Senior
Detective Speights, Lieutenant Elia Alfonso, Sergeant Serena Bowers,
Master Detective Michael Gemmell, Master Detective Tim Urey, Master
Detective Jonathan Agule, Detective Luis Armas, Officer Ryan McCarthy,
Crime Analyst Alemayehu, Sergeant Gavin Young.
Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the 2019
Prince William Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients of the City
of Manassas Police Department. The selfless acts of heroism by this
distinguished group of men and women merits our highest praise. I thank
each honoree, as well as all City of Manassas Police Department law
enforcement professionals, for their dedication and commitment to the
protection of our communities.
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