Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to applaud the bravery, dedication, and sacrifice of two of Centre County's finest law enforcement officers. Each year, the Centre County District Attorney's Office accepts nominations from the public, law enforcement agencies, and government agencies for the Centre County Law Enforcement Officers of the Year award. Earlier this month, State College Police Officer John Aston and Pennsylvania State Trooper Jeffrey Ebeck were recognized as this year's recipients. Aston has been a part of the borough police department for yearly 25 years and was promoted to detective in 2003. His experience in cellphone, computer, and internet forensics has been critical in a variety of high-profile cases in Centre County. Ebeck became a state trooper in 2002 and has been described as a man of strong character and integrity. First responders like Aston and Ebeck certainly deserve to be recognized for their work. But the men and women who choose these careers don't do so for the accolades. They do so because of their commitment to service and to safety. ____________________”