[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 120 (Monday, July 17, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1001]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING MASTER SERGEANT STANLEY W. TALBOT AND THE RENAMING OF 
                           CENTENNIAL BRIDGE

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 17, 2017

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the renaming of 
the Centennial Bridge in Rock Island to the Stanley Talbot Memorial 
Bridge in honor of Master Sergeant Stanley W. Talbot. After serving our 
community for decades--and after being taken from us far too soon--it 
is fitting that we honor Master Sgt. Talbot and his family for his 
dedication, selflessness and public service.
  Every day we rely on men and women in uniform to protect our 
families, as they bravely risk their lives for our safety. We must 
never forget that these men and women are mothers, fathers, sons, 
daughters and friends. As the wife of a Sheriff, I sympathize with the 
family, friends and colleagues of Master Sgt. Talbot. He was a beloved 
member of the community and his 26 year service to the Illinois State 
Police deserves to be honored in a public and lasting way.
  Memorials and dedications like these help us to remember his 
sacrifice and the brave sacrifices of those that come after him. Once 
again, I want to honor Master Sgt. Talbot, and support law enforcement 
within our community.

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