[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 64 (Monday, May 16, 2005)]
[Senate]
[Page S5215]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        THE RECOGNITION OF DETECTIVE DONALD R. ``DONNIE'' YOUNG

 Mr. ALLARD. Mr. President, I rise to honor all law enforcement 
officers who protect our families and communities against crime during 
National Police Week 2005. Also, I ask to pay special tribute to 
Detective Donald R. Young of Denver, CO, and others officers like him 
who have given their lives in service.
  Communities readily rely on law enforcement officers to answer the 
call in times of great need. These men and women serve to enforce not 
only our laws, but to defend the weakest and most vulnerable among us. 
I think it is suitable that we salute and recognize these dedicated 
heroes with a National Police Week.
  Detective Donald R. ``Donnie'' Young was shot and killed in Denver, 
CO, on May 8, 2005. He was working off duty at the time, providing 
security detail at a baptismal event. Detective Young was a 12-year 
veteran of the Denver Police Department. He leaves behind a wife and 
two young daughters.
  Along with Detective Donald R. Young, I ask that we pay homage to all 
our fallen heroes. Law enforcement officers knowingly put themselves in 
harms way every day. It is important to take this time to remember 
their service. We must acknowledge their efforts as some of the bravest 
among us and share our gratitude for their sacrifice with their 
families.
  I rise to humbly pay my respect to law enforcement officers 
everywhere and honor the legacy that fallen officers leave 
behind.

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