[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 74 (Tuesday, May 8, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Page S2533]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



              Honoring Fallen U.S. Capitol Police Officers

  Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, an important tribute took place in the 
Capitol this morning--the fifth annual memorial service for the four 
U.S. Capitol police officers who have died in the line of duty. 
Sergeant Christopher Eney, Officer Jacob Chestnut, Detective John 
Gibson, and Sergeant Clinton Holtz were remembered with a wreath-laying 
in the Capitol Visitor Center.
  This year's ceremony marked the 20th anniversary of the 1998 Capitol 
shooting, when both Officer Chestnut and Detective Gibson were killed. 
Next week is National Police Week, and I will have more to say about 
the heroism of the professionals who put themselves in harm's way every 
day to keep others safe. Today the Senate honors the memories of these 
four fallen heroes.
  Mr. President, on another matter, yesterday, the Senate advanced the 
nomination of the first of this week's judicial nominees, Judge Kurt 
Engelhardt. Those who join him on this latest slate for consideration 
are each well qualified. Each has received thorough examination from 
the Judiciary Committee, and each stands ready to serve on the Federal 
bench.