[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 111 (Wednesday, June 28, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E917]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING OFFICER NATHAN MILLER

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                           HON. RODNEY DAVIS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 28, 2017

  Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Officer Nathan Miller, of the Jerseyville Police Department, who was 
injured in the line of duty while responding to a burglary alarm during 
the early morning hours of June 13, 2017.
  After responding to the burglary call, Officer Miller pursued the 
suspect for several blocks before the suspect opened fire on him. 
Officer Miller was hit several times, and was immediately transported 
to St. Louis University Hospital.
  The willingness of Officer Miller to put his own life on the line to 
protect his community is truly an act of bravery and has not gone 
unnoticed. Officer Miller was greeted with a hero's welcome as he 
returned home to finish out the rest of his recovery; the Jerseyville 
community lined the streets to show their support for the officer with 
signs and other ``back the blue'' decorations.
  I ask that you join me in keeping Officer Miller in your thoughts as 
he makes a speedy recovery. May God Bless Officer Nathan Miller and all 
of the other first responders who work to keep us safe.

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