[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 141 (Friday, October 9, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1996]
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 HONORING THE MEMORY OF DEPUTY CONSTABLE RAY LEO ``MICHAEL'' EAKIN III

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                            HON. GENE GREEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 8, 1998

  Mr. GREEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Ray Leo 
``Michael'' Eakin III, who died tragically on September 29, 1998, while 
performing his duties as a deputy constable.
  I would like to extend my condolences to his parents, Bill and Janet 
Green, as well as his mother, Barbara Johnson, his father, Ray Eakin, 
Jr., and his many other relatives and friends.
  Michael went out every day to make a difference and he did--some days 
in small ways, some days in big ways, and on September 29, 1998, at the 
cost of his life. One cannot ask more of peace officers.
  Michael had been in law enforcement for 4\1/2\ years, spending the 
past 2\1/2\ years working for Harris County Precinct One Constable Jack 
Abercia. Before that he worked in the Montgomery County Constable's 
office. Michael Eakin is the first person to die while performing his 
duties in the Harris County Precinct One Constable's office.
  During Michael's tenure with the Constable's office, he served with 
distinction in contract patrol, building security, warrant division and 
the Hardy Toll Road patrol.
  He grew up in the Aldine area and attended school there. During his 
senior year, his family moved to Conroe, Texas, where he graduated from 
high school.
  The loss of a peace officer is a tragic event. The Book of John, 
Chapter 15, verse 13 states: Greater love has not man than this, that a 
man way down his life for his friends.
  I believe this message has special meaning today and forever. As a 
father and proud family man, I cannot begin to understand the pain and 
heartache being felt by the Green and Eakin families. I can only hope 
and pray that this death was not in vein, and we all join together to 
pray for them.
  Deputy Constable Michael Eakin's dedication and devotion to the 
citizens of Harris County serves as a model for all law enforcement. I 
ask my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to the life of Michael 
Eakin.

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