[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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