By Sharyn L. Decker
Lewis County Sirens news reporter
CENTRALIA – Two individuals were named employee of the year at the Centralia Police Department as honors were announced in recognition of courage, service and sacrifice.
Named as employee of the year for 2011 were Officer John Panco and records technician Taresa Robertson.
The announcements came during last week’s city council meeting, in advance of National Police Week.
The same night, certificates of commendation were presented to Officer Neil Hoium and Officer Patty Finch.
Panco and Officer Ruben Ramirez, were recipients of life-saving ribbons, for conducting CPR on an unresponsive elderly man.
Police Cmdrs. Jim Rich and Dave Ross joined Chief Bob Berg in presenting the awards.
Five members of the police department were recognized for five year of service, and records technician Gayle Mulligan was recognized for 45 years of service with the police agency.
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