[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 74 (Thursday, May 14, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E713]
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                          OFFICER LIQUORI TATE

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                         HON. STEVEN M. PALAZZO

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 14, 2015

  Mr. PALAZZO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the bravery and 
sacrifice demonstrated by Officer Liquori Tate, a recently commissioned 
member of the Hattiesburg Police Department, who was tragically slain 
in the line of duty on Saturday, the ninth day of May in the year two 
thousand and fifteen.
  Officer Liquori Tate was twenty-five years old, a resident of 
Hattiesburg, and a graduate of South Pike High School near McComb. He 
was the son of Youlander Ross of Jackson and Ronald Tate of Georgia and 
brother to thirteen siblings. He had a passion for the Miami Heat, the 
Atlanta Falcons, and good blues music.
  Tate graduated from the Hattiesburg Police Training Academy and 
became a patrolman with Hattiesburg Police Force in 2014. During his 
training, Liquori was challenged in every way possible but, according 
to one of his training officers, he was the only recruit who refused to 
consider failure or withdrawal as an option.
  Tate's lifelong ambition was to serve his community in a policeman's 
uniform. He was an exceptional young man who chose a life of service, 
placing himself in danger each day in order to protect the citizens of 
Hattiesburg.
  Officer Tate had a passion for the siren, and could often be heard 
sounding his own while on patrol. He was excited about being a 
policeman and loved going to work each day. Those who served with him 
knew he was `all smiles,' and he was a valuable member of the 
Hattiesburg Police Force.
  The City of Hattiesburg and the Great State of Mississippi have 
suffered the loss of one of our own: a family member and a protector 
and defender of our constitution and laws. Every citizen deeply and 
sincerely feels the loss of Officer Liquori Tate, and his service, 
heroism, and sacrifice will not be forgotten.

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