[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 173 (Tuesday, December 1, 2015)]
[House]
[Page H8651]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING THE LIFE OF OFFICER DANIEL N. ELLIS

  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 note 
the ``End of Watch'' for Officer Daniel Ellis, originally of 
Campbellsville, Kentucky, and more recently of Richmond, Kentucky.
  On November 6, Officer Ellis was suddenly and tragically killed while 
on duty as an officer with the Richmond Police Department.
  As a father of a young family, my heart breaks for his wife, Katie, 
and their 3-year-old son, Luke.
  Officer Ellis was known by his friends and family to have a gentle 
spirit and a servant's heart. His death, while tragic, has united 
Kentuckians in honoring his service in Richmond.
  My wife, Carol, and I were privileged to attend the memorial service 
for Officer Ellis on the campus of Eastern Kentucky University. 
Thousands of people lined the streets to show their support during his 
funeral procession.
  Blue ribbons and wreaths adorned the windows of local businesses, and 
7,000 mourners packed Eastern Kentucky University's Alumni Coliseum, 
including law enforcement officers from around the Commonwealth and the 
Nation, to honor the life of Officer Ellis, a life, as was noted during 
the service, that was devoted to justice, kindness, and service to 
others.
  His death is a tragic reminder of the dangerous, selfless, and heroic 
work done by law enforcement officers and first responders each and 
every day.
  I thank Officer Ellis for his service and devotion to our community. 
We celebrate and honor his life.

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