[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 94 (Thursday, June 7, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H4857]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING ATF AGENT SCOTT RAGSDALE

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Texas (Mr. Ratcliffe) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. RATCLIFFE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate and celebrate 
the life of ATF Senior Special Agent Scott Ragsdale from Fate, Texas, 
who tragically passed away on May 24, 2018, at just 41 years of age 
during an ATF training exercise.
  Agent Ragsdale is survived by his wife, Erin, and his two children, 
Aidan and Riley; his mother and father, Patti and Roy Ragsdale; his 
sister, Kelly Novikoff, her husband, Lee, and their two children; and 
many aunts, uncles, and cousins who loved him dearly and will miss him.
  Those who knew Agent Ragsdale best say that he will most be 
remembered for his incredible sense of humor and, of course, for his 17 
years of dedicated service to his fellow man.
  He will be greatly missed in our northeast Texas community for his 
brave and selfless service as a member of our law enforcement.
  On behalf of the three-quarters of a million Texans whom I represent 
across the Fourth Congressional District of Texas, I offer my most 
sincere condolences to his family and loved ones.
  I wish you Godspeed, Special Agent Scott Ragsdale.

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