[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 177 (Thursday, November 20, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2289]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  IN MEMORIAL OF SGT. TIMOTHY SIMPSON

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                        HON. ALLYSON Y. SCHWARTZ

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 19, 2008

  Ms. SCHWARTZ. Madam Speaker, on November 17, 2008, Sgt. Timothy 
Simpson, a 20-year veteran of the Philadelphia Police Department and a 
constituent of the 13th Congressional District was killed by a drunk 
driver while responding to a robbery. He is the fourth Philadelphia 
police officer killed this year in the line of duty.
  Sgt. Simpson, 46, left behind his wife, Catherine, and three 
children. His brother, Terry, is an officer on the Philadelphia Police 
Department SWAT team.
  He was a decorated officer, having recently earned superintendant of 
the month in the 24th District. Other accolades included a heroism 
award, four merit awards, and a letter of commendation.
  Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter said Simpson was ``a good officer 
trying to do his duty.''
  Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey said he was ``an excellent 
sergeant, excellent police officer,'' adding ``you can't say enough 
good things about him.''
  Sgt. Simpson's death is a major shock to Philadelphia opening wounds 
that have had little time to heal. He was the partner to Sgt. Stephen 
Liczbinski, a 12-year veteran and former constituent, who was shot and 
killed on May 3, 2008 while responding to a bank robbery.
  The sacrifices that the Simpson and Liczbinski families have made to 
protect the City of Philadelphia can never be repaid. All Philadelphia 
residents owe a debt of gratitude to these families and the families of 
the other fallen officers from Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional 
District, including Gary Skerski, Charles Cassidy, Isabel Nazario, and 
Patrick McDonald all of whom died in the line of duty in the last two 
years.
  I ask that the House of Representatives extend its condolences to 
Catherine Simpson, her family, and the Philadelphia Police Department 
for yet another significant loss.

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