[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 103 (Tuesday, July 28, 1998)]
[House]
[Page H6489]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                            A SOLEMN TRIBUTE

  (Mr. GIBBONS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GIBBONS. Mr. Speaker, on this solemn day, I rise to join my 
colleagues in paying tribute, a special tribute, to the heroic actions 
of Officer Jacob J.J. Chestnut and Special Agent John Gibson. The quick 
and professional actions that cost them their lives undoubtedly saved 
the lives of many innocent people last Friday.
  My thoughts and prayers, like all Americans, are with their families, 
friends and fellow officers. As always, the Capitol Police act in a 
very professional manner and work tirelessly to ensure our safety each 
and every day. While diligent agents of security, they are also the 
friendly ambassadors to the emergencies of visitors who come to visit 
this great building that symbolizes the freedom of our great Nation.
  While we mourn the tragic deaths of these two men, and rightly so, 
more importantly we should thank God that two such men once lived.
  As Members of Congress, we must all take the time out of our hectic 
schedules to stop and thank them for the daily sacrifices they make to 
protect the innocent visitors to our Capitol. Jacob Chestnut and John 
Gibson, thank you for your heroism and your sacrifice. May you rest in 
peace in God's arms.

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