[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 107 (Thursday, July 10, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1140]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


              IN HONOR OF HOOSIER HERO, OFFICER PERRY RENN

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                           HON. ANDRE CARSON

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 10, 2014

  Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I rise with a profound sense of 
sadness, as I grieve with the City of Indianapolis and the entire law 
enforcement community over the loss of a true public servant. Today, we 
remember Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Officer Perry 
Renn, a fallen Hoosier who dedicated his life to serving others.
  Over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, Officer Renn responded to a 
call where shots had already been fired at the scene. Upon his arrival, 
he acted without regard to his own life in order to protect those of 
his fellow officers and innocent bystanders. In doing so, he made the 
ultimate sacrifice.
  As a 20 year veteran of the IMPD, this was not the first time Officer 
Renn had risked his own life in an effort to protect his fellow 
Hoosiers. In 2003, he received the department's Medal of Bravery and 
later received a Letter of Commendation for his valiant effort to save 
lives after a stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair. Officer Renn's 
years of heroism, dedication and self-sacrifice have left a lasting 
legacy on the Indianapolis community.
  Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in extending our thoughts and 
prayers to Officer Renn's wife and family, and pay tribute to his life 
by maintaining our steadfast support for local law enforcement officers 
who selflessly serve in our communities.

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