[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 109 (Tuesday, July 14, 2015)]
[House]
[Page H5122]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING THE LIFE OF KENTUCKY STATE TROOPER ERIC K. CHRISMAN OF 
                         LAWRENCEBURG, KENTUCKY

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Kentucky (Mr. Barr) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life and to note 
the recent passing of Kentucky State Trooper Eric K. Chrisman of 
Lawrenceburg, Kentucky.
  On June 23, Trooper Chrisman was killed in the line of duty during a 
vehicle collision while responding to a distress call. Trooper Chrisman 
was 23 years old and had served on the force for only 6 months.
  The fact that in this year alone 64 law enforcement officers have 
already been killed while serving in the line of duty gives great 
testament to the dangers and challenges officers face every single day.
  Inscribed on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial are the 
words, ``Carved on these walls is the story of America, of a continuing 
quest to preserve both democracy and decency, and to protect a national 
treasure that we call the American Dream.''
  Trooper Chrisman gave his life while striving to preserve democracy 
and decency, and I thank him for his service and his devotion to his 
community.

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