[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 73 (Wednesday, May 13, 2015)]
[House]
[Page H2890]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING OFFICER STEPHEN ARKELL

  (Mr. GUINTA asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GUINTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Granite State hero and 
fallen police officer Stephen Arkell of Brentwood New Hampshire.
  This time last year, the State of New Hampshire lost a true Granite 
State hero. During this time of great sadness, we remember and 
celebrate the life of not only a tremendous police officer, but also a 
father, brother, master carpenter, coach, and friend.
  Arkell devoted his life to protecting our families and our 
communities, and ultimately died in the line of duty while responding 
to a domestic violence dispute.
  As his family, friends, neighbors, and fellow police officers knew, 
Arkell was really one of a kind. The bravery and compassion he 
demonstrated during his 15 years of service are not--and will not--be 
forgotten.
  It takes a remarkable individual like Stephen Arkell to risk their 
life daily to keep us safe and protect us from harm. So let us take a 
moment today and pause, reflect, and celebrate the life and valor of 
Officer Arkell. He put his life on the line to protect the Granite 
State, and we are forever grateful.

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