[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 104 (Wednesday, July 29, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1459]
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                               IN TRIBUTE

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                               speech of

                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 29, 1998

  Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, it's difficult to add to what 
my fellow Members of Congress have said here today about the dedication 
and commitment of the Capitol Police Force.
  Officers Jacob Chestnut and John Gibson gave their lives so that some 
of my colleagues might live.
  I did not know officers Gibson or Chestnut. But they laid down their 
lives for my fellow Members and in so doing, they were my friends.
  I want to simply thank the Capitol Police Force for their acts of 
bravery. And I deeply admire their courage--not only in the face of 
danger but also in the face of tremendous grief these past few days.
  Officers Jacob Chestnut and John Gibson are leaving behind wives and 
children. I extend my condolences to them, and I also extend my 
condolences to my fellow Members of the House because we all clearly 
have lost two friends--two people who were committed to service--who 
were committed to us. Committed to this country and committed to 
democracy.
  They have continued to stand proudly and helpfully on the streets and 
corners of Capitol Hill carrying on through these difficult days.
  We remember these two brave officers today--and will memorialize them 
in the Capitol building.
  It's also a time to remember the officers across the country who have 
laid down their lives for the citizens they protect.
  Right now--near my home town--a 28 year old officer is struggling to 
stay alive after a teenager shot him in cold blood. Officer Gerard 
Carter took a bullet to his head as he walked with a fellow officer 
apparently on his beat in Staten Island.
  Officer Carter had recently received the ``Policeman of the Month'' 
award. He is married and has a young son. I pray for his survival.

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