[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 19 (Tuesday, February 2, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E90]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING OFFICER DOUG BARNEY

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                          HON. JASON CHAFFETZ

                                of utah

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 2, 2016

  Mr. CHAFFETZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Officer Doug Barney. 
Officer Barney was killed on Sunday, January 17, 2016, in Holladay, 
Utah, while working overtime in order to fund his cancer treatments. 
While on duty, Officer Barney was shot fatally by a fugitive who was 
missing from drug rehabilitation. Unified Police Officer John Richey 
was also shot, and has since undergone surgery and is expected to 
improve.
   Officer Barney became a police officer because he wanted to help 
people and loved children. He had formerly served as a school resource 
officer and worked tirelessly as a member of the Unified and 
Taylorsville, Utah, Police Departments for 18 years. His cancer was in 
remission at the time of his death. He is survived by his wife and 
three children.
   Officer Barney gave the ultimate sacrifice while in the line of 
duty. His colleagues have remembered him for his humor and caring 
nature. He was an accomplished officer who had overcome the odds of 
cancer. I honor Officers Barney and Richey as heroes and am grateful 
for their service to the State of Utah.
   Today, I ask all Members of Congress to join me as we honor the life 
and legacy of Officer Doug Barney, so that his sacrifice and service 
will be remembered by our country.

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