[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 69 (Thursday, May 22, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1026]
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                   IN MEMORY OF OFFICER HERNAN SABATH

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                            HON. ROB PORTMAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 22, 1997

  Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I was deeply saddened to hear about the 
unfortunate death of Officer Hernan Sabath in an automobile accident on 
Monday. Officer Sabath leaves his wife, Norah, and two children. I had 
the privilege of becoming acquainted with Officer Sabath through his 
service as a desk officer at one of the entrances to the Cannon House 
Office Building. He was unfailingly courteous, professional, and good 
humored--not only in his interactions with Members of Congress but, 
from my observations, with all visitors to the Capitol.
  I will personally miss his presence here at the Capitol and the many 
opportunities we had to converse in Spanish. He was a patient teacher 
who always endured my less than polished accent and poor vocabulary 
with a smile.
  Much more important, though, he'll be sorely missed by his family and 
many friends in the Capitol Police. He served honorably as an officer 
in the Capitol Police for almost 11 years, and touched the lives of so 
many members of the Capitol Hill community. We all offer our prayers 
and condolences to his family. Officer Sabath will be greatly missed.

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