[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 147 (Tuesday, October 4, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1758]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO CAPTAIN PERRY HOLLOWELL

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                            HON. TODD ROKITA

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 4, 2011

  Mr. ROKITA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and thank an 
important member of Indiana's law enforcement community.
  Captain Perry Hollowell is a twenty-nine-year police veteran having 
served at the state, county, and municipal levels. Currently, Captain 
Hollowell is assigned to the training division at the Indiana Law 
Enforcement Academy as Director of In-Service Training. He has served 
as Sheriff, Chief Deputy, Lieutenant, and Sergeant. Captain Hollowell 
has an extensive military background, which included graduating from 
the U.S. Army Sergeants major Academy and as deputy Commandant of the 
Indiana Military Academy. Captain Hollowell is a graduate of the FBI 
National Academy and Oakland City University with honors and earned a 
Master's Degree in Business Management. He has instructed law 
enforcement and the military for three decades and is currently adjunct 
faculty at two universities.
  In the wake of the horrific attack on Representative Gabrielle 
Giffords and her staff, I felt it was important to do something to 
protect my staff, so that we may avoid, or God forbid react to, a 
situation like the one in Tucson, should one unfold at a Fourth 
District event.
  We also invited, and they participated, the staff of the entire 
Indiana delegation. To this day, I feel that this was not only one of 
the best things that any of us Members can do for our staffs, but also 
the best way we can honor the service and memory of Gabe Zimmerman, 
Representative Giffords' staffer, who was killed in that attack.
  Captain Hollowell led the safety training for the Indiana 
Congressional Delegation's district staff this Spring. The training 
included public event planning to avoid or recognize a physical threat 
and how to act and react in the event of an active shooter. The 
training sessions provided important basic knowledge for congressional 
staff members to employ should the need arise during public events 
where their Member of Congress' and the general public's safety are at 
risk.
  I appreciate and would like to honor his exceptional dedication to 
his profession and the time he gave in this endeavor. I would like 
thank his family for selflessly supporting Captain Hollowell in his 
long and accomplished career as soldier, law enforcement officer, and 
instructor. I am proud to honor Captain Hollowell in recognition of his 
leadership and service to his family, colleagues, and community.

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