[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 45 (Tuesday, March 22, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H1506]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING THE LIFE OF DEPUTY CARL KOONTZ

  (Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life 
of Deputy Carl Koontz, who was shot and killed Sunday while serving a 
warrant.
  A 3-year veteran of the Howard County Sheriff's Department, he was 
more than a deputy; he was a husband to Kassie, a father to baby Noah, 
a son, and a friend to his many fellow law enforcement officers.
  Yesterday, hundreds of Hoosiers lined the procession route from 
Indianapolis back to his hometown of Kokomo to pay their respects and 
honor his sacrifice.
  He was only 27 years old, and in his short life he served Howard 
County with courage and distinction. He was passionate about his job as 
a deputy, particularly his role as a school resource officer for the 
Northwestern School Corporation, where he was a role model as well as a 
protector of Hoosier children.
  I would also like to recognize Sergeant Jordan Buckley, who was also 
shot and injured, and wish him a speedy recovery.
  Law enforcement officers and first responders put their lives on the 
line each and every day.
  In memory of Deputy Koontz, I would ask everyone to please stand and 
thank all of our officers, the courageous law enforcement officers and 
first responders, for their service and sacrifice because on Sunday, 
Deputy Koontz paid the ultimate sacrifice.

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