[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 9 (Wednesday, January 15, 2014)]
[House]
[Page H240]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     CELEBRATING OFFICER MORGAN DAY

  (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. Madam Speaker, today I rise in honor of 5-
year-old Morgan Steward, who, despite suffering from spinal muscular 
atrophy that affects his muscle movement and leaves him in a 
wheelchair, has been an inspiration to us all.
  Some may question whether bipartisanship is real, and I say it is 
alive and getting better. Take, for instance, the recent joint venture 
by myself and my neighbor, Dr. Paul Broun, to bring cheer to a young 
man and his community. This young 5-year-old dreamed of being a 
policeman. I am proud to say that the Covington Police Department, 
which is split between Dr. Broun's district and my district, made this 
happen.
  Young Morgan always wanted to be a police officer. In conjunction 
with honoring him, 11Alive TV and we held an Officer Morgan Day. He was 
sworn in as the newest member of the Covington Police Department. And 
just hours after he was sworn in, he was able to solve a bank robbery, 
an art heist, and he secured the freedom of a kidnapped mascot. It was 
a great day in Covington, and his unwavering bravery grabbed all of our 
hearts and raised our spirits.
  I thank Dr. Broun for his involvement.

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