[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 99 (Thursday, June 14, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E843]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  KATY ISD POLICE OFFICERS RECEIVE CHIEF'S MERITORIOUS CITATION AWARD

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                            HON. PETE OLSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 14, 2018

  Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Officers 
Christopher Pickering, Michael Seiss and Jose Gonzales of the Katy 
Independent School District for receiving the Chief's Meritorious 
Citation Award.
  Tragically, suicide is a growing problem with our youth today. 
Thankfully, we have heroes among us who choose to be in the right place 
at the right time. Officers Pickering, Seiss and Gonzales were credited 
with helping save the lives of two students who were thinking of 
committing suicide. On January 8, Officer Pickering was dispatched to a 
home amid reports of a possible suicide attempt by a Katy ISD student. 
This student was helped by Pickering's crisis intervention training and 
after building a friendship with the officer, agreed to undergo a 
mental health evaluation. The student later told the Katy ISD Police 
Department that Officer Pickering's actions and concern that day kept 
him from taking his life. Officers Seiss and Gonzales were dispatched 
to Cinco Ranch High School on March 7 after hearing reports of another 
possible suicide. They acted promptly and showed the true heart of 
heroes. The quick actions of these two officers helped save the 
student's life. Katy ISD Police Chief Robert Jinks proudly claimed that 
these three men revealed their bravery, character, and heroism for 
their community. For their dedication to the well-being of the Katy 
ISD, we thank them for their service and heroism.
  On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congressional District of Texas, 
congratulations again to Officers Christopher Pickering, Michael Seiss 
and Jose Gonzales of the Katy ISD Police Department for receiving the 
Chief's Meritorious Citation Award. I thank them for their commitment 
to our students. Their passion and heart for the Katy ISD community is 
priceless.

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