[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 78 (Monday, May 14, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Page S2640]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          NATIONAL POLICE WEEK

  Mr. TESTER. Mr. President, today, during National Police Week, I wish 
to honor the thousands of uniformed Montanans who put their lives on 
the line to guarantee the safety and well-being of our families and the 
communities they call home.
  Day in and day out, they keep out drugs, provide justice for families 
shattered by crime, and ensure parents are secure tucking in their kids 
at night.
  These law enforcement officers are well-trained, committed, and they 
deserve our deepest gratitude.
  When others run from danger, they courageously face it head on. They 
bravely stand up to threats, and in the most tragic of circumstances, 
some make the ultimate sacrifice.
  Last year, Montanans lost Deputy Mason Moore of the Broadwater County 
Sheriff's Office.
  Deputy Moore was a beloved son, husband, father, and brother. He had 
a strong faith and a deep commitment to Montana and this Nation. His 
legacy lives on in his family, his fellow law enforcement officers, his 
community, and our State. Montana will never forget his dedication to 
service and his promise to keep all Montanans safe.
  Tragic moments like this make us all stop and remember how thankful 
we are for the men and women who serve and protect our communities.
  This National Police Week we add Deputy Moore's name to National Law 
Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, DC, to respectfully 
document his sacrifice and to preserve his legacy.
  In addition to honoring the life and service of Deputy Moore, we 
recognize six outstanding Montana law enforcement officers who also 
responded on May 16, 2017.
  Deputy Austin Micu of Powell County Sheriff's Department, Troopers 
Thomas Gill and Timothy R. Wyckoff of Montana Highway Patrol, and 
Sergeant Tim Berger, Lieutenant John O'Brien, and Officer Rich O'Brien 
of Butte-Silver Bow Law Enforcement Department all went above and 
beyond the call of duty, and we honor them today as ``Top Cops.''
  During this week and every week, we thank you for putting your lives 
on the line to make Montana a safer place.
  God bless you, and God bless your families, and God bless America.

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