[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 16, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Page S4852]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                        REMEMBERING LARRY BURNS

 Ms. CORTEZ MASTO. Madam President, today I honor the memory of 
a distinguished Nevadan: retired Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Captain 
Larry Burns. For decades, Captain Burns served his community with 
distinction, earning the respect of Nevadans from all walks of life.
  Captain Burns was raised in Maine and went on to attend Brigham Young 
University in Utah. It was in college that he met his wife Elizabeth 
Annie Burns. After college, he served a 2-year mission in Ecuador for 
the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This began his life's 
calling to serve others. In 1980, he moved to Las Vegas and worked in 
construction before becoming a police officer.
  Captain Burns' remarkable career included 27 years as a police 
officer, where he put his life on the line for Las Vegas. He became the 
longest serving SWAT commander in metro history, a criminal 
intelligence section supervisor and a nationally recognized tactical 
instructor. He also served as captain of the Bolden Area Command. 
Captain Burns was revered by his colleagues for his extraordinary work 
ethic, intellect, and devotion to community.
  Throughout his career, Captain Burns worked hard to build meaningful 
relationships with Las Vegans and develop positive ties between 
community members and law enforcement officers. In his spare time, he 
could often be found speaking to children at his church about life as a 
police officer and the proud work of serving our community. He was also 
committed to the idea that people can change and dedicated himself to 
helping those working to turn their lives around. He always offered 
everything he had to support the men and women of law enforcement in 
making our community a safer place to live and selflessly upheld his 
promise to protect Nevada's families like he protected his own. From 
his work to rehabilitate the communities he helped protect to his 
fierce commitment to the department, Captain Burns was a man with 
unwavering integrity.
  Captain Burns lived a life of many accomplishments, but I have no 
doubt that he will be remembered most for his commitment to family and 
lasting contributions to others. He adored his wife Annie and was most 
proud of their life together and their seven wonderful children, two 
grandchildren, and their extended family and friends. I know his family 
will continue his rich legacy of service to others.
  All who had the pleasure of knowing Captain Burns will remember him 
as a dedicated public servant who bravely and tirelessly worked to 
support our community. Nevada is a safer place because of his 
commitment. We are very grateful for all of Captain Burns' 
contributions, and he will be deeply missed.

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