[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 41 (Thursday, March 9, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E298]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN RECOGNITION OF PATROLMAN MILAN BARBER, INDUCTEE TO THE NATIONAL LAW 
                     ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS MEMORIAL

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                          HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 9, 2017

  Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Patrolman Milan 
Barber of the Minersville, Pennsylvania Police Department. Patrolman 
Barber will be formally inducted to the National Law Enforcement 
Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. on May 13 at the 29th Annual 
Candlelight Vigil during National Police Week.
  A veteran of World War II, Milan served in the Navy before becoming a 
law enforcement officer. Patrolman Barber served the borough of 
Minersville in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. His watched ended on 
Friday, June 19, 1970 after he suffered a fatal heart attack while on 
duty. Patrolman Barber and another officer attempted to apprehend an 
individual suspected of committing theft of a vehicle. The two officers 
struggled to contain the suspect as he resisted arrest. During the 
altercation, Patrolman Barber collapsed abruptly. The subject fled the 
scene while the other officer tended to Patrolman Barber. The suspect 
was eventually taken into custody and charged with manslaughter, 
larceny, and resisting arrest. Patrolman Barber was survived by his 
wife and four children.
  The loss of Patrolman Milan Barber was a great tragedy for the people 
of Minersville. His sacrifice and the sacrifice of all fallen police 
officers will not be forgotten. Our nation owes a great debt of 
gratitude to brave individuals like Patrolman Barber for protecting our 
communities. May he be remembered by all whose lives he touched and 
made better as he rests in peace.

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