[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 164 (Wednesday, November 16, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H6248]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING OFFICER BLAKE SNYDER

  (Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Officer Blake Snyder, a 33-year-old police officer who was tragically 
killed in the line of duty in St. Louis County, Missouri, on October 6 
of this year.
  Officer Snyder, a longtime resident of Madison County, Illinois, had 
served as a member of the St. Louis County Police Department for 4 
years. His career in law enforcement was inspired by his brother-in-law 
and late father-in-law, who both served as police officers.
  Law enforcement leaders from across the region remember Officer 
Snyder as a dedicated public servant. St. Louis County Police Chief Jon 
Belmar said he was a ``tremendous police officer,'' and former St. 
Louis County Police Chief Ron Battelle said he was highly regarded by 
his fellow officers and command staff.
  Before joining the police force, Officer Snyder served on the board 
of directors for Riverbend Family Ministries, where he worked to 
provide a safe environment for children of families in crisis.
  Officer Snyder was the 97th law enforcement officer killed this year. 
He is survived by his wife and 2-year-old son.
  May God bless Officer Snyder, his family, and all the first 
responders who put their lives on the line to keep us safe. Please join 
me in keeping the Snyder family--and all the families of our first 
responders--in your thoughts and prayers.

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