[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 104 (Wednesday, July 29, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1458]
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                   TRIBUTE TO OFFICER CLAIRE CONNELLY

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 29, 1998

  Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a fallen 
police officer from Riverside, California. Officer Claire Connelly, who 
was an 18-month veteran of the force, is the first female Riverside 
police officer ever to be killed in the line of duty. She contributed 
generously of her time and talents to help others and to make her 
community a better place in which to live and work.
  She was a bright, caring, and compassionate individual who made an 
everlasting impression in her short life. Claire Connelly went out 
every day to make a difference and she did--some days in small ways, 
some days in big ways, and on July 12, 1998, at the cost of her life. 
One cannot ask more of peace officers. Officer Connelly deserves our 
deepest respect and gratitude.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and our colleagues join me today in 
remembering this fine officer. On behalf of the residents of the 43rd 
Congressional District, I extend my prayers and most heartfelt sympathy 
to her family and loved ones.

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