[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 46 (Wednesday, March 18, 2015)]
[House]
[Page H1732]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING THE LIFE OF OFFICER BURKE J. RHOADS OF NICHOLASVILLE, KENTUCKY

  (Mr. BARR asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life and note 
the recent passing of Officer Burke J. Rhoads of Nicholasville, 
Kentucky.
  On March 11, Officer Rhoads was suddenly and tragically killed in a 
car accident while on duty as an officer with the Nicholasville Police 
Department. Officer Rhoads was 35 years old and is survived by his 
wife, Melissa Suzanne Mason Rhoads, and his three children, Jacquelyn, 
Bryan, and Kevin. Officer Rhoads was a U.S. Army veteran and served on 
the Nicholasville police force for 8 years.
  We grieve the loss of this promoter of peace, advocate of laws, and 
sentry of safety and security in our community; however, we also 
celebrate and honor his life and his service.
  Inscribed on the wall of the National Law Enforcement Officers 
Memorial are the words ``in valor there is hope.'' Officer Rhoads 
helped to bring his community hope in knowing that they were safer on 
his watch.
  I thank Officer Rhoads for his service and devotion to our community.

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