[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 127 (Friday, October 8, 2004)]
[House]
[Page H8862]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING ANDREW PHILLIPS

  (Mr. GINGREY asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GINGREY. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to pay tribute to a man whose 
selfless service keeps the citizens of Georgia's 11th Congressional 
District safe each and every day.
  I recently had the privilege of attending a Public Safety 
Appreciation Breakfast to honor Officer Andrew Phillips of the Marietta 
Police Department with the Award of Merit.
  The Award recognizes a public safety employee for an act of bravery 
involving great personal risk and saved lives. Officer Phillips was 
nominated for an incident in March, 2004, where he placed his life in 
jeopardy to protect other officers who had been shot as they were 
executing a search warrant in Mableton, Georgia. Instead of retreating, 
he pressed forward and returned the perpetrator's gunfire until the man 
surrendered.
  By putting other's safety above his own, Andrew Phillips exemplified 
the highest bravery and professionalism in police work.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me in congratulating Officer 
Phillips of Georgia's 11th Congressional District.

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