[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 68 (Thursday, May 26, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E]
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[Congressional Record: May 26, 1994]
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                     TRIBUTE TO OFFICER MARTIN GANZ

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                            HON. JANE HARMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 25, 1994

  Ms. HARMAN. Mr. Speaker, tomorrow is a solemn occasion for my 
district because we are honoring one of our own who gave his life in 
the line of duty. The death of Manhattan Beach police officer Martin 
Ganz, who was gunned down while making a routine traffic stop on 
December 27, 1993, was a tragic reminder of the world around us.
  Whether on the streets, in our cars, or in our homes, the fear of 
violence is one we all share. And with Officer Ganz's death we no 
longer feel that even those who are there to protect us are completely 
safe from the dangers of urban life.
  The challenge is to overcome our fear with action. It is my goal to 
see that we do learn from the senseless act that has stolen from us a 
bright, promising, and caring young man who so selflessly committed 
himself to his family, his friends, and his profession. To paraphrase a 
comment made by Martin Ganz's fiance, Pamela Ham, at a recent forum I 
held to discuss gun violence, ``we cannot let Martin's death be in 
vain.''
  Martin Ganz was a kind son and brother who offered support to his 
mother and five sisters, and a loving fiance to Pamela--planning to 
formally propose marriage to her on Valentine's Day. He was a model 
police officer who earned the respect of both his colleagues and the 
residents of his community. Let us keep these memories clear, and 
continue to work together to keep our community safe and strong.

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