[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 97 (Monday, July 12, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1511]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING LIEUTENANT ROBERT SCHUTT

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                          HON. DEBBIE STABENOW

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 12, 1999

  Ms. STABENOW. Mr. Speaker, a ceremony will be held tomorrow to 
recognize Ionia County Police Officer Lieutenant Robert Schutt for his 
bravery, commitment, and concern for a fellow officer in a harrowing 
incident that occurred on May 1, 1998. I am proud to join officers from 
across Michigan in honoring Lieutenant Schutt, a distinguished twenty-
five year veteran of the Ionia County Sheriff Department.
  On the morning of May 1, Lieutenant Schutt and a fellow officer, 
Deputy Jeff Goss, were pursuing a dangerous suspect who began firing at 
them. Deputy Goss was wounded in the head, and Lieutenant Schutt was 
shot in the shoulder.
  Despite his serious injury, Lieutenant Schutt took several selfless 
actions that ensured his fellow officer's safety and provided important 
information on the suspect. He not only relayed information about the 
suspect, his vehicle, and the incident to a 911 dispatcher, he also 
went to the aid of his fellow officer. His actions that morning saved 
his fellow officer's life.
  Lieutenant Schutt's bravery and selflessness under extraordinary 
circumstances serves as an inspiration to us all. This year, Lieutenant 
Schutt was honored with a nomination for Deputy Sheriff of the year. I 
commend Lieutenant Robert Schutt for his courage and thank him for his 
twenty-five years of dedicated service.

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