These nurses were honored by Congressman Anthony D' Esposito

Nurses from Long Island received special recognition from Congressman Anthony D’Esposito for there dedication to the community on June 17.

The special congressional recognition came as a part of National Nurses Week, where residents were invited to nominate nurses who they believe go above and beyond to serve their community.

Sixteen nurses from all across Long Island were selected to receive a special received the Distinguished Congressional Nurses Award. The nurses were honored with a ceremony at the Merrick Golf Course where D’Esposito presented them with awards.

Sarah Hawxhurst, Jessica Kenney-Biggin, Anna Marie DiStanislao, Daniella Fusaro, Madison Valentino, Caitlin Russell, Kristina Lo Sardo-Sitzman, Molly VanDusen, Kimberly Babich, Stephanie Diller, Tari Brodsky, Heather Armendinger, Carla DeLaurenzo-Hayes, Ben Cohen, Cindy Carey and Kimberly Pitts were this years recipients.

Among the winners, Diller is the widow of NYPD officer Johnathan Diller, who was killed in late March.

D’Esposito spoke at the ceremony about how important health care workers are and how he is proud to consider them neighbors on Long Island.

“I was honored to recognize some of these incredible local healthcare heroes for the work they do keeping our communities healthy,” D’Esposito said. “I am honored to count these brave nurses as neighbors here on Long Island, and I am so pleased that the public will get to learn more about their many contributions to the excellent health systems that serve the public here in New York’s 4th Congressional District.”