[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 177 (Friday, November 18, 2011)]
[House]
[Page H7834]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING ROBERT ``SHANE'' WILSON

  (Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, today I rise in great sadness to 
recognize fallen Doraville police detective, Corporal Robert ``Shane'' 
Wilson, a citizen of great distinction in my district, who gave his 
life on behalf of the people who live there.
  Responding to a home invasion on November 14, he was tragically 
involved in a head-on collision with a drunk driver. He was off duty at 
the time, responding.
  An 8-year veteran, Officer Wilson was just 27 years old. He was a 
member of the SWAT team. He served his community courageously and 
honorably and was very well liked and respected by his colleagues and 
fellow officers.
  He was a loving husband, father, brother, and son from a family 
steeped in law enforcement. In his off hours he loved to play drums and 
piano, and he composed music and always had a smile on his face.
  All Georgians are affected by this tragedy, but our thoughts and 
prayers go out especially to his family, friends, and colleagues. 
Robert ``Shane'' Wilson was one of the best, and he'll be greatly 
missed.

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