June 13, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E773 to be a 100-mile-long impoundment of the series, the Blues were swept, twice by the If one were to ask any St. Louisan, this ac- Cumberland River. He worked out of a local Montreal Canadiens and then by the Boston complishment meant far more than winning law firm’s office on the square in Monticello Bruins. just a hockey game. It brought together the where he met and fell in love with my sister, Since that time, St. Louis has been called Inadene Rogers. After a beautiful church entire city under one mission, one team, one wedding, the new couple was off to New home by some of the greatest players in the song, and one Note. It is our honor to con- Haven, Connecticut and the FBI, and later to history of the . First gratulate the St. Louis Blues on this historic Henderson, Tennessee and law practice. came Bernie Federko, who led the team to victory. Through frequent family visits, we shared eight straight . Brett Hull then joined f great times together—great dinners, picnics, the team during the 1987–1988 season and reunions and water skiing on Lake Cum- scored more goals than any other player in RECOGNIZING THE 2019 FAIRFAX berland. It wasn’t long until Aaron came franchise history. At the turn of the century, Al COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT along and then, shortly, Janice. What a Macinnis and Chris Pronger ushered in a new VALOR AWARD RECIPIENTS pair—full of life. Soon, there came Tim, then little Lloyd and Suzanne—all wonderful, tal- era of defensive prowess for the Blues, bring- ented children of happy and loving parents. ing the team’s consecutive playoff streak to HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY But tragedy intervened when their daughter twenty-five seasons, the third longest in the OF VIRGINIA Janice became deathly ill, and sometime history of the National Hockey League at the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES later, Inadene lost her battle with cancer. time. Still, hockey’s greatest trophy—the Stan- Thursday, June 13, 2019 Lloyd immersed himself in his other love— ley Cup—remained elusive. the law. His law practice and later service as Despite over half a century of disappointing Mr. CONNOLLY. Madam Speaker, I rise a great justice on the Tennessee Criminal finishes, love and passion for the Blues contin- today to recognize an outstanding group of Court of Appeals, consumed him. Slowly the ued to take root and flourish in St. Louis. Typi- men and women in Northern Virginia. These old Lloyd Tatum came back, and though grief cally described as a ‘‘baseball town,’’ St. Louis individuals have demonstrated superior dedi- was his constant companion, he regained that embraced their Blues wholeheartedly and pa- cation to public safety and have been awarded impressionable personality we cherish today. tiently waited for the one year, the one team, the prestigious Valor Award by the Northern But, tragedy would come again as his sec- and the one playoff run that would finally bring Virginia Chamber of Commerce. ond wife, Yvonne, succumbed to cancer. the Cup to the Gateway City. This is the 41st Annual Valor Awards spon- There will never be another quite like Lloyd On January 3, 2019, the St. Louis Blues sored by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Tatum. The joyful memories of our wonderful were dead last in the National Hockey League Commerce. This event honors the remarkable time together will inspire us all until we meet rankings. But with the help of a rookie - heroism and bravery in the line of duty exem- him again on the other side. An inscription on tender, Jordan Binnington, and new interim plified by our public safety officers. Our public the monument over the grave of James Louis , Craig Berube, the team em- safety and law enforcement personnel put Petigru in Charleston, South Carolina de- barked on a franchise-record eleven game win their lives on the line every day to keep our scribes Lloyd much better than my feeble ef- streak. Over the next four months, the Blues families and neighborhoods safe. This year’s forts: jumped from last place to second place in the ceremony will present 123 awards to recog- ‘‘Future times will hardly know how great a Western Conference. The was nize extraordinary actions above and beyond life once again in the city’s crosshairs. the call of duty in a variety of categories in- This simple stone commemorates— To begin the 2019 , the cluding the Lifesaving Certificate, the Certifi- The tradition of his Eloquence, his team ventured north and defeated the Win- cate of Valor, and the Bronze, Silver and Gold Wisdom and his Wit may fade: nipeg Jets in the first round, then marched Medal of Valor. But he lived for ends more durable than Seventy-three awards will be bestowed fame, south and beat the , next turned His Eloquence was the protection of the poor west to win the Western Conference Cham- upon first responders who serve with the Fair- and wronged; pionship over the , and finally fax County Police Department in recognition of His Learning illuminated the principles of set their sights east to take on the Boston Bru- their exceptional service. It is with great pride Law— ins in the Stanley Cup Final. that I include in the RECORD the names of the In the admiration of his Peers, While the Blues mounted their unprece- following Valor Award Recipients: In the respect of his People, dented run toward the playoffs, a new sense Gold Medal of Valor: 2nd Lt. Peter J. In the affection of his Family, of excitement took over the city. What was Massaro, Sgt. Bradley P. Woehrlen, PFC His was the highest place; once an unknown team ritual—playing the Jason S. Edminster, PFC Jonathan E. The just need Of his kindness and forbearance 1982 song ‘‘Gloria’’ by after Epperson, PFC Louis J. Marino, PFC Ben- His dignity and simplicity each win—evolved into tens of thousands of jamin J. McIntosh, PFC Andrew D. His brilliant genius and his unwearied indus- St. Louisans blasting the record in their Napieralski, Ofc. Nicholas J. Kirsch try homes, cars, and workplaces to celebrate a Silver Medal of Valor: MPO Joseph N. Wal- Unawed by Opinion, Blues victory, marking each step closer to the lace, PFC Kelvin D. Catron Unseduced by Flattery, Stanley Cup. Bronze Medal of Valor: 2nd Lt. Edward S. Undismayed by Disaster, The Blues relished in this admiration and Rediske, Sgt. David J. Giaccio, MPO Douglas He confronted Life with antique Courage were quick to give back to the city that sup- D. Meyer, MPO Robert T. Murray Jr., PFC And Death with Christian Hope.’’ ported them through thick and thin. When a Brian P. Donoghue, PFC John H. Lamper, f video went viral of an eleven-year-old PFC Amanda N. O’Connor, PFC Kevin L. ST. LOUIS BLUES STANLEY CUP superfan, Laila Anderson, who was suffering Reynolds, PFC Ali Sepehri, PFC Shane S. VICTORY from a rare blood disease, the team rallied Oh, PFC Hudson A. Bull, PFC John J. around her. They invited her to every Blues Donohue, PFC Dale A. Drewry, PFC Tarik HON. ANN WAGNER home playoff game, dubbing her the team’s Sefaine, PFC Stacey L. Wells, Det. Eric W. ‘‘good luck charm.’’ She then accompanied the Crago, Det. John D. Sykes, Ofc. Erik J. OF MISSOURI Blues to Game 7 of the 2019 Stanley Cup Laursen, Ofc. Michael J. DiLuccio, Ofc. Mat- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Final in Boston. thew R. Kramer, Pilot Matthew P. Hobbs Thursday, June 13, 2019 Yesterday, on June 12, 2019, the Blues ac- Certificate of Valor: MPO Peter B. Katinsky, Mrs. WAGNER. Madam Speaker, I am complished what many St. Louisans feared PFC Matthew H. Wolff, PFC Jeremy C. Har- proud to join with my colleague Representa- they would never see in their lifetime: the vey, PFC Leslie G. Schmitt, PFC Jason L. tive LACY CLAY, in congratulating the St. Louis Stanley Cup being hoisted above the heads of Deal, Ofc. Ryan K. Miller, Ofc. Jacob D. Blues on their 2019 Stanley Cup Victory. hockey players emblazoned with the Blue Bettilyon, Ofc. Evan D. Brandolino, Ofc. In 1967, the National Hockey League ex- Note across their chest. The victory marked Nickolas P. Slaker panded its roster from the ‘‘Original Six’’ fran- the end of the longest Stanley Cup drought in Lifesaving Award: 2nd Lt. Christopher D. chises to include an additional six organiza- National Hockey League history, and was ush- Sharp, MPO Jeffrey M. Gregory, MPO Ste- tions, bringing the first professional hockey ered in by thousands of Blues fans packed phen P. Kaganowich, MPO Kenyatta L. team to my hometown: the St. Louis Blues. into the home of the Blues, the Enterprise Momon, PFC Zachary R. Bargeron, PFC In each of the team’s first three seasons, Center, the home of the Cardinals, Busch Sta- Kenner D. Fortner, PFC Matthew C. the Blues made it to the Stanley Cup Final. dium, and countless homes and sports bars Bedekovich, PFC Katelynn M. Bullock, PFC And in each of those first three championship across the nation. Matthew C. McMann, PFC Colton J. Weaver,

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