[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 121 (Thursday, July 18, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Page S4923]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           McCREARY COUNTY AND DEPUTY SHERIFF DUSTIN WATKINS

  Mr. McCONNELL. Madam President, first, this morning I would like to 
join Kentuckians in McCreary County in breathing a sigh of relief. 
Deputy Sheriff Dustin Watkins was responding to a routine call on 
Tuesday evening when he was shot and needed to be airlifted to a 
hospital. Fortunately, we heard yesterday afternoon that Deputy Watkins 
is in stable condition. I understand that last night he was able to sit 
up for the first time--all good news.
  With Sheriff Randy Waters, I wish to extend sincere thanks to the 
doctors, nurses, and hospital staff who are caring for this brave 
Kentuckian and will support his recovery. My best wishes go out to 
Deputy Watkins, his family, and his colleagues. We thank them for their 
service to our Commonwealth as we are reminded once again of the 
sacrifices they make every day to keep us safe.

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