[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 28 (Monday, February 28, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E333]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING OFFICER AMANDA HAWORTH

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                        HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 28, 2011

  Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise in sadness over the tragic 
loss of Officer Amanda Haworth. Officer Haworth was a patriot dedicated 
to upholding and defending the rule of law. She served above and beyond 
the call of duty as an officer with the Miami-Dade County Police 
Department.
  Officer Haworth was born on August 5, 1966, and graduated from Miami 
Sunset High School in 1984. She joined the Miami-Dade Police Department 
in October 1988. Upon graduating from the police academy, she was 
assigned to the Northside Station. Her dedication to her duties 
encouraged her to further her career, later transferring to the 
Warrants Bureau, Felony Apprehension Unit in 1994.
  Her initiative and tenacity to keep our community safe inspired her 
to transfer to the Strategic and Specialized Investigations Bureau, 
Career Criminal Section in January of 2003. Her professionalism and 
dedication to her profession earned her respect and admiration within 
the law enforcement community.
  Officer Haworth's life and legacy remind us of the noble commitment 
of public service. Although we lost her too soon, her memory will 
forever live on in the lives of her family and colleagues in the law 
enforcement community.
  Officer Haworth leaves behind a legacy of achievement and 
inspiration, for she was an example of what genuine caring and 
unrelenting commitment can accomplish. She gave tirelessly for the 
benefit of those around her and will be sorely missed. My thoughts and 
prayers are with the Haworth family, her sons Austin Haworth and Jason 
Mitchell, her life partner Sgt. Rosie Diaz, and her loving parents, 
Robert Haworth and Susanne Miller.

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