[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 21, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E863]
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                        SGT DON VOSS RETIREMENT

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                             HON. DON BACON

                              of nebraska

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 21, 2017

  Mr. BACON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a lifelong servant from 
Sarpy County, Nebraska, Sergeant Don Voss. As we see the end of one 
officer's historic career, we are reminded of the need for brave police 
officers from around our great nation to pick up this calling of 
service.
  Sergeant Don Voss joined the police force in 1978 while still serving 
as a member of the United States Marine Corps Reserve. He received 
awards such as the Bellevue Jaycees Officer of the Year, the Knights of 
Aksarben Citizen Soldier Award, and the Michael J. Elman Officer of the 
Year Award. He received the Department Life Saving Award for quickly 
administering CPR to an infant, ultimately saving their life. He was a 
pioneer in community policing as a narcotics officer responsible for 
combating the growing opiate problem and providing care to Sarpy 
families whose children and loved ones were battling opiate addiction.
  Don is a sterling example of someone who has put their life on the 
line, day in and day out, for nearly 40 years protecting the citizens 
of Nebraska. Sgt Don Voss, I wish you and your family the best in this 
next phase in your life. You and the entire police family will always 
have a friend in Washington, DC.

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