[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 84 (Monday, June 8, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Page S6252]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         COMMENDING RHONDA GOFF

 Mr. VITTER. Madam President, I wish to honor and recognize a 
fellow Louisianan, Deputy Rhonda Goff, for showing courage and 
authority when she apprehended three suspects involved in a shooting 
and burglary last October. She received the National Association of 
Police Organization's TOP COP Awards for her efforts, and I would like 
to take a few moments to recognize her actions.
  On October 20, 2008, Deputy Goff noticed three men, one of whom was 
covered in blood, leaving a bar. She immediately stopped and had 
witnesses identify the men as having robbed the bar. Without 
hesitation, she ran after the men. Although outnumbered by three to 
one, she apprehended and handcuffed the suspects, and when she searched 
them found numerous stolen wallets. When back up arrived, they found 
four more wounded victims inside the bar and discovered that three more 
men had been involved in the robbery. Deputy Goff obtained a license 
plate from a witness and was able to air the information over the 
radio, enabling detectives to track down the remaining suspects.
  Deputy Goff was honored for her coolness under pressure, as well as 
her quick and decisive action in getting a lead on the additional 
felons. Her actions exemplify what it means to go above the call of 
duty. Thus today, I congratulate Deputy Goff as being named one of 2009 
TOP COPS and thank her for her bravery and courageous work in keeping 
the State of Louisiana safe. 

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