[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 74 (Tuesday, May 6, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E824]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 IN MEMORIAL OF SGT. STEPHEN LICZBINSKI

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                        HON. ALLYSON Y. SCHWARTZ

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 6, 2008

  Ms. SCHWARTZ. Madam Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart. On 
Saturday May 3, 2008, Sgt. Stephen Liczbinski, a 12-year veteran of the 
Philadelphia Police Department and a constituent of the 13th 
Congressional District, was shot and killed while responding to a bank 
robbery.
  Sgt. Liczbinski, who would have turned 40 today, left behind a wife, 
Michelle, and three children, Matt, Steven, and Amber. He was known to 
his friends and colleagues as ``the real deal,'' ``a great family 
man,'' and ``a hero.''
  Sgt. Liczbinski spent most of his career working South Philadelphia 
as a beat cop in the Fourth District. In November 2007, he moved to the 
24th District where he was promoted to Sergeant and became a valuable 
asset to his fellow officers. He was known as a great supervisor who 
treated all of his colleagues equally.
  When he wasn't on the clock, Sgt. Liczbinski was known as a dedicated 
father who would bring his entire family with him to police barbecues.
  His last words, according to the brave Northeast Philadelphia 
residents who ran out of their homes to provide him with comfort and 
assistance was ``Tell my wife I'll miss her.''
  Like many in Philadelphia, I'm hurt and shocked that we've lost yet 
another courageous, outstanding officer. Unfortunately this is not an 
isolated incident. The lack of respect for our law enforcement officers 
and the failure to respect the life of any human is appalling and 
intolerable.
  Our city owes Sgt. Liczbinski its eternal gratitude for the sacrifice 
he made to protect the public from these heinous criminals.
  In respect of that sacrifice, I ask that the whole House of 
Representatives extend its condolences to Michelle Liczbinski, her 
family, and the Philadelphia Police Department for their loss.
  May our thoughts and prayers ease their grief and help sustain the 
dedicated men and women of the Philadelphia Police Department who put 
themselves in harms way every day to protect the safety of our families 
and communities.

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