[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 125 (Friday, August 26, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                     TRIBUTE TO CHRISTOPHER S. ENEY

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                      HON. JAMES A. TRAFICANT, JR.

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 26, 1994

  Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, 10 years ago on August 24, 1984, U.S. 
Capitol Policy Sgt. Christopher S. Eney was killed in a tragic training 
accident. On the 10th anniversary of Sergeant Eney's death I want to 
pay tribue to Sergeant Eney and his courageous widow, Vivian.
  Sergeant Eney was killed in an accidental shooting during a training 
exercise. He was 37 years old and a 12-year veteran of the U.S. Capitol 
Police. He left behind a wife, Vivian, and two daughters, Shannen and 
Heather. Vivian and Chris had been married 12\1/2\ years. Needless to 
say, on August 24, 1984, Vivian Eney's life took a dramatic turn. She 
entered the world of police survivors.
  Shortly after Chris' death, Vivian decided to channel her energies 
toward something positive. She was determined to help others across the 
country who found themselves as policy survivors. Vivian joined a newly 
formed group--Concerns of Policy Survivors [COPS]. COPS is a self-
support group, that over the years has become a nationally known and 
respected organization. The growth and success of COPS as a national 
advocate for the families of law enforcement officers killed in the 
line of duty can be attributed in large part to Vivian's energy and 
leadership.
  In addition to testifying before Congress and successfully lobbying 
to increase the Federal death benefit for police survivors, Vivian has 
actively expanded COPS national outreach efforts in assisting police 
survivors. Most significantly, Vivian played a key role in the 
successful effort to build the National Law Enforcement Officers 
Memorial in Washington, DC
  As a member of the board of directors of the National Law Enforcement 
Officers Memorial Fund, Vivian was instrumental in raising the funds 
necessary to build the memorial and focus national attention on the 
need to recognize the sacrifices that law enforcement officers have 
made throughout American history.
  Over the past 10 years Vivian has accomplished a lot. Perhaps her 
most important and significant accomplishment has been the superb job 
she has done in single handedly raising her two wonderful daughters. 
Chris would have been proud of the fine job Vivian has done as a single 
parent.
  So, Mr. Speaker, on this the 10th anniversary of Sgt. Chris Eney's 
tragic death, I salute the memory of a dedicated and talented law 
enforcement officer. I also salute the fine work his widow has done in 
preserving his memory and giving of herself to help thousands of police 
survivors across the country.

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