[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 102 (Wednesday, July 17, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1072]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                IN RECOGNITION OF OFFICER ROBERT HORNSBY

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                          HON. JOHN R. CARTER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 17, 2013

  Mr. CARTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a fallen hero of the 
31st District of Texas, Police Officer Robert ``Bobby'' Hornsby. 
Officer Hornsby, of the Killeen Police Department SWAT team, was 
fatally shot in the line of duty on Saturday, July 14, 2013. After four 
years of service on the force, he was accepted by the SWAT team in 
November of 2012. Officer Hornsby was a valued asset and one of 
Killeen's finest. He is described by his fellow officers as dedicated, 
patient man who was a strength to the department. Officer Hornsby is 
survived by his loving wife, daughter and son.
   I am deeply saddened by this tragic loss; it is unfair whenever a 
young life is taken from us too soon. Officer Hornsby's bravery and 
commitment to the badge will be honored and remembered. My prayers are 
with Officer Hornsby's family, his brothers and sisters in blue at the 
Killeen Police Department, and the Killeen community as they mourn this 
remarkable life.
   I would also like to recognize Officer Juan Obregon Jr. of the 
Killeen, Texas Police Department SWAT team. Officer Obregon was injured 
in the line of duty next to his fallen brother, Officer Hornsby. My 
prayers of healing are with him and his family as he begins his road to 
recovery.
   I thank Officer Hornsby and Officer Obregon for their service, as 
well as all law enforcement. We are safe because heroic men, like 
Officer Hornsby and Officer Obregon, put themselves in harm's way to 
defend others. Their bravery and commitment to the badge will be 
honored.

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