[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 28, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E461]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


         TRIBUTE TO SAN DIEGO POLICE OFFICER PATRICK R. MILLER

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                            HON. BOB FILNER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 28, 1995
  Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, and colleagues, I rise today to pay tribute 
to a hero in my district who helps his community day after day, week 
after week, year after year. This hero is San Diego Police Officer 
Patrick R. Miller.
  Officer Miller is a man who is fulfilling his life's dream. Since 
childhood, he desired to become a police officer--and that dream became 
reality 6 years ago after successfully being accepted and completing 
the police academy. Officer Miller furthered his career by graduating 
from the highly competitive Special Weapons and Tactics [SWAT] Academy 
last spring.
  Officer Miller is praised by his fellow officers and community 
residents as a model police officer--one who treats people as human 
beings, while doing his job with precision and professionalism.
  On the morning of February 2, 1995, Officer Miller was shot five 
times during a routine traffic stop. He was very seriously wounded. 
Fortunately, Officer Miller survived the incident and is recovering 
from his injuries.
  Officer Miller has proven to be a respected and hard working police 
officer for the city of San Diego. I wish him a quick and complete 
recovery--and a speedy return to the duties he performs so well.
  I salute Officer Patrick R. Miller for his hard work, dedication, and 
tenacity. He is an excellent example of the impact that one person can 
have on the community.


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