[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 9 (Monday, January 23, 2012)]
[Senate]
[Page S34]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         REMEMBERING JIM CAPOOT

 Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I ask my colleagues to join me in 
honoring the life of James ``Jim'' Capoot--a dedicated husband, proud 
father, loving son, devoted friend and respected colleague. Officer 
Capoot lost his life in the line of duty while serving the Vallejo 
Police Department on November 17, 2011. He was 45 years old.
  Jim Capoot was originally from Little Rock, AR, and served in the 
U.S. Marine Corps and as a California Highway Patrol Officer before 
joining the Vallejo Police Department in 1992. Officer Capoot was a 
highly decorated officer having received the Vallejo Police Department 
Officer of the Year award, the Medal of Merit, the Life Saving Medal, 
and twice awarded the Medal of Courage. In addition to his work with 
the Police Department, Officer Capoot was the volunteer coach of the 
Vallejo High School girls' basketball team and led the team to a 
section championship in 2010.
  Officer Jim Capoot, like all those who serve in law enforcement 
across California, put his life on the line to protect his community. I 
extend my deepest condolences to his loving wife Jennifer and three 
daughters. My thoughts and prayers are with them. We are forever 
indebted to him for his courage, service and sacrifice.

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