[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 135 (Friday, September 18, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1325]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING DETECTIVE STEVE HAYES OF THE COPPELL POLICE DEPARTMENT

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 18, 2015

  Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Detective Steve 
Hayes on receiving the Star of Texas Resolution for his service and 
dedication to the community.
  Detective Hayes has been a hardworking and respected member of the 
Coppell Police Department in Coppell, Texas, for several decades in 
different capacities. One routine traffic stop on March 31, 1995, 
changed his life forever. During the stop, a different vehicle struck 
his patrol car and left him with severe injuries to both his legs. Yet 
this didn't stop him from returning to work and continuing to make a 
positive impact on the community in any capacity he could.
  After Steve lost his right leg to amputation, endured multiple 
surgeries, and many months rehabbing and caring to his injuries, he 
came back to the police department as a training officer and dispatcher 
and has since been promoted. Today Steve works as a crime scene 
investigator and property crimes detective. His story is an inspiration 
and a strong message to all.
  Steve also volunteers and has become a board member of the Peace 
Officers Angels foundation. He regularly calls, travels, and meets with 
injured officers across the state as part of their program. He has been 
an integral part of the foundation and provides emotional support to 
other members of law enforcement injured on the job. It's admirable and 
inspirational that he uses his unfortunate accident as a positive 
influence to aid fellow members of law enforcement with their struggles 
from being injured in the line of duty.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a pleasure to recognize the hard work and support 
Steve contributes as well as being awarded the Star of Texas 
Resolution. I ask all of my distinguished colleagues to join me in 
recognizing Detective Steve Hayes of the Coppell Police Department.

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