[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 182 (Wednesday, November 30, 2011)]
[House]
[Page H7940]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       GABE ZIMMERMAN RESOLUTION

  (Mr. BOEHNER asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. BOEHNER. Madam Speaker, an attack on one who serves is an attack 
on all who serve.
  I don't think I fully understood the meaning of those words until 
last January's senseless assault on our fellow citizens and our most 
fundamental responsibilities. This House responded in prayer and 
solidarity, reminding the world that no act of violence could silence 
the sacred dialogue of democracy.
  It is in that same spirit that later today we will gather here to 
honor Gabe Zimmerman, the first congressional staffer to give his life 
in the line of duty and, God willing, the last.
  Like every Member of this body, he took an oath to uphold and defend 
our Constitution. He died while well and faithfully discharging his 
duties. I think it is fitting and appropriate to honor Gabe Zimmerman 
with a permanent memorial in the United States Capitol.
  I extend the thanks of the whole House to Gabe's family for their 
participation in this project.
  Let us honor Gabe's memory by following his example of service to 
this institution, which remains the direct voice of the American people 
and their will. So later today, I would ask the House to support the 
resolution.

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