I am proud to announce today the recipients of the Fifth District Citizens of the Year 
award. Our office created the Citizens of the Year program in 2011 to recognize outstanding community service or acts of valor by residents of the Fifth County Council district, which stretches from Towson to Kingsville.
First, the neighbors of Linwen Way in Perry Hall. On Monday, May 21, Officer Amy Caprio was intentionally struck and killed by a vehicle driven by a juvenile burglary suspect. We will honor residents of Linwen Way as Fifth District Citizens of the Year in recognition of their heroism and response to those events of that day.
Second, Joy Freedman and Julianne S. Zimmer. Joy and Julianne—along with other leaders such as Darla Feeheley—worked with me and with Councilman Tom Quirk to pass “Oscar’s Law,” landmark legislation to reduce animal abuse in Baltimore County. The legislation establishes metrics for sheltering pets.
I am honored to recognize these outstanding residents of our district.