[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 98 (Wednesday, June 13, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H5139]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RECOGNIZING PATROL OFFICER ANTHONY CHRISTIE

  (Mr. CARTER of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Savannah, Georgia, Police Department Patrol Officer Anthony Christie, 
who lost his life in the line of duty on May 25 at the age of 37.
  He is remembered as a passionate person who was deeply devoted to his 
fellow officers and community while simply loving his job. Before 
joining the police force, Officer Christie served in the United States 
Navy, where he earned a number of accolades, including the Navy Good 
Conduct Medal and the Global War on Terror Service Medal.
  He carried this excellent work with him from the Navy over to the 
police force. In one mission, he rescued a child who was abducted and 
abandoned in the woods. His fellow officers always wanted to work with 
Officer Christie because of his calming presence and their respect for 
his work.
  Officer Christie's passing is a reminder to us all of the danger 
officers must endure when they go to work to keep us and our families 
safe. I encourage everyone to thank our first responders on a daily 
basis, not only in the times when we need them the most.
  To Officer Christie and his family, we offer our deepest condolences. 
Thank you for your service.
  May God bless.

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