[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 21 (Thursday, February 4, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H570]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF VERNON J. ALSTON, UNITED STATES
CAPITOL POLICE OFFICER
(Mr. CARNEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1
minute.)
Mr. CARNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life of Vernon J.
Alston, a U.S. Capitol Police Officer for 20 years and a constituent of
mine from Delaware. Sadly, Mr. Alston left us far too soon, at the age
of 44.
Vernon Alston came from a military family and, from a young age, was
drawn to the service of our country. In 1991, he joined the U.S. Army
Reserve, and, in 1996, he began working as a Capitol Police Officer. He
spent the rest of his life protecting the Capitol and those who work
here. Mr. Alston commuted each day from Magnolia, Delaware.
I speak for every one of my colleagues and staff who walk through
these doors each day when I say to Mr. Alston, ``Thank you.'' Vernon
Alston put his life on the line for us, and we owe him a debt of
gratitude.
Our hearts and prayers go out to Mr. Alston's wife, Nicole, and his
five children. Mr. Alston's neighbors in Delaware and his family here
on Capitol Hill share in their grief. Vernon Alston leaves a legacy of
service to country that serves as an inspiration to us all.
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