[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 139 (Friday, August 25, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1145]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING THE LIFE AND MEMORY OF OFFICER PAUL KOZIEL

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                           HON. LOU BARLETTA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 25, 2017

  Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I honor the 
life and memory of Paul Koziel, and express my deepest condolences to 
his colleagues, family, and friends.
  On August 20, 2017, Officer Koziel passed away suddenly at the young 
age of 48. He epitomized the definition of public servant, having 
served as a police officer across several communities in Pennsylvania's 
11th District.
  Over the course of his storied career, Officer Koziel served in Kline 
Township, West Hazleton, and Allentown. He joined the Allentown force 
in 2003 and quickly rose through the ranks. In 2012, he advanced to the 
Criminal Investigations Team, followed by the Crisis Negotiation Team 
in 2016, and finally, the Lehigh County Insurance Fraud Task Force 
earlier this year. Officer Koziel's hard work and dedication to public 
service was rightfully recognized in two Merit Commendations and a 
Bravery Commendation.
  Regrettably, Officer Koziel was taken from us too soon. In addition 
to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Susan, his brothers and 
sisters Mary, Julia, Dorothea, and Michael, as well as his faithful 
pets, Josey Wales, Lily, Dirty Harry, Julius, Coco, Pixie, Vera, and 
Gypsy.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring the life and memory of Paul 
Koziel.

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