[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 119 (Thursday, September 19, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1627]
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 IN MEMORY OF CORPORAL JAMES VICTOR ARNAUD AND DEPUTY ELIZABETH LICERA 
                                MAGRUDER

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                          HON. STENY H. HOYER

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 19, 2002

  Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and remember Corporal 
James Victor Arnaud and Deputy Elizabeth Licera Magruder. These two 
officers lost their lives in the line of duty on August 29, 2002.
  Corporal Arnaud was in the Army for twenty years before retiring and 
joining the Prince George's County Sheriff's Office. He resided in 
North Beach, in Calvert County, Maryland and he served as an officer 
for 13 years before his tragic death. Corporal Arnaud was an excellent 
officer and he was posthumously awarded the rank of sergeant for his 
service. He is survived by his wife, Theresa, two children, Jamey and 
Michael, and two grandchildren, Joseph and Jacob.
  Deputy Magruder graduated from the Southern Maryland Criminal Justice 
Academy on May 3, 2002. She recently bought a house in Clinton, 
Maryland and is survived by her husband, Derwinn, and her son, Devin. 
Deputy Magruder loved her job and strived to help other people.
  Both of these officers were shot to death while working overtime to 
serve an emergency psychiatric court order. Serving court orders is 
considered a routine duty for officers to perform. However, this 
tragedy reminds us of the terribly high risks that a law enforcement 
officer faces while doing even routine tasks.
  Local law enforcement officers like Deputy Magruder and Corporal 
Arnaud have such a strong sense of duty to their community that they 
willingly put themselves at risk every day that they are on the job to 
protect our lives and make our communities safer. This dedication to 
duty makes law enforcement officers an integral part of a community's 
strength.
  This is a true meaning of the word ``hero.'' A person who is 
determined to help others, even if it means sacrificing their lives.
  Local law enforcement officers have the courage to guard us, the 
compassion to help us, and the strength of spirit to do their job, even 
though they are rarely praised. Corporal Arnaud and Deputy Magruder are 
a part of this tradition, and they gave their lives in the course of a 
routine day. We shall not forget them; their bravery and sense of duty 
are certainly worthy of praise.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today in recognizing the 
sacrifices of Corporal James Arnaud and Deputy Elizabeth Magruder.

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