[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 40 (Wednesday, March 16, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E501]
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                      HONORING GEOFFREY BREITKOPF

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                         HON. TIMOTHY H. BISHOP

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 16, 2011

  Mr. BISHOP of New York. Mr. Speaker, it is with tremendous pride, but 
overwhelming grief, that I take to the floor today to honor one of my 
constituents who was taken from us far before his time, Officer 
Geoffrey Breitkopf.
  When there is danger, there are two types of people. There are the 
majority of people who run from it, and then there are those brave few 
who run towards it. Officer Breitkopf was one of those brave few.
  He served as a Nassau County Police Officer for more than 12 years, 
the majority of that time was spent serving in the elite Bureau of 
Special Operations. Always hard working, Officer Breitkopf earned a 
spot in the BSO in approximately half the time it normally takes. He 
was highly decorated for his various acts of bravery, including five 
Command Recognition Awards, four Meritorious Police Service Awards and 
one Medal of Commendation.
  Despite having a family and an incredibly demanding job, Officer 
Breitkopf also found time to serve his community. He was a member of 
the Selden Fire Department for the past 15 years and served in the 
heavy rescue company, which handles search and rescue, house fires and 
extricating people from cars.
  Tragically, Officer Breitkopf died in the line of duty, doing the job 
he loved so much and excelled at so well. My thoughts and prayers are 
with his fellow officers and his family, especially his wife, Paula, 
and their two sons Connor and Owen.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to represent a true hero like Officer 
Geoffrey Breitkopf and ask that we take a moment to reflect on his 
service to Long Island.

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