[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 75 (Friday, May 15, 2015)]
[House]
[Page H3243]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING DEREK ``CHIP'' ANDREW HANSEN

  (Mr. NEWHOUSE asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. NEWHOUSE. Mr. Speaker, during National Police Week we honor those 
law enforcement officers who have lost their lives while protecting and 
providing for the safety and protection of our communities.
  As an important part of these ceremonies that we see here today in 
Washington, D.C., we honor city of Wapato, Washington, police officer 
Derek ``Chip'' Andrew Hansen, an Army veteran who paid the ultimate 
sacrifice on March 8, 2014, when he passed away as a result of injuries 
sustained in the line of duty in 2011.
  Over his 15-year career as a police officer, Officer Hansen 
demonstrated exemplary service. He acted as an instructor for Standard 
Field Sobriety Testing. He was a school crossing guard. He wrote 
numerous grants related to school safety. And he served as a volunteer 
in his community.
  As Derek's name is added to the list of heroes we lost last year, we 
also recognize his family, especially his son Colt, for their loss.
  I urge my colleagues to join me in honoring Officer Derek ``Chip'' 
Andrew Hansen and his family for his dedicated service and for their 
sacrifice.
  I yield back the balance of my time.

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