[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 30 (Monday, March 4, 2013)]
[House]
[Page H939]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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         HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF SERGEANT GARY MORALES

  (Mr. MURPHY of Florida asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. MURPHY of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life 
and legacy of Sergeant Gary Morales, who was laid to rest today after 
being killed in the line of duty at the age of 35 last Thursday in Fort 
Pierce, Florida. Sergeant Morales was a 12-year veteran with the St. 
Lucie County Sheriff's Office and also proudly served our country as a 
member of the United States Air Force.
  There has been an outpouring of support in the wake of the shooting, 
with the community coming together to support his wife, Holly, and 
their two young daughters, Brooklyn and Jordan. The community has also 
come together to share fond memories of a man that everyone remembers 
as being an outstanding officer with a bright future and someone who 
always went above and beyond to help others. It is clear that Sergeant 
Morales not only dedicated his life to service, but was a true leader 
and a selfless hero.
  Mr. Speaker, Sergeant Gary Morales dedicated his life to serving his 
community and his country. I extend my most heartfelt condolences to 
the Morales family and his extended family at the sheriff's office 
during these most difficult times. I am humbled to recognize him here 
today.

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