[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 198 (Wednesday, December 11, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Page S6961]
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                         Honoring Stephen Carr

  Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. President, I rise today to honor the life of 
Fayetteville, AR, Police Officer Stephen Carr, who made the ultimate 
sacrifice in the line of duty on Saturday, December 7.
  Officer Carr was sitting in his patrol car in the parking lot behind 
the police station when he was shot and killed. The 27-year-old had 
been a member of the Fayetteville Police Department for 2\1/2\ years 
and was assigned as a patrol officer in the Dickson Street 
entertainment area.
  In that short time with the police department, he demonstrated his 
professionalism and duty to upholding the rule of law. The Fayetteville 
police chief described Carr as an exemplary officer who was an all-
American boy. The chief said at a press conference over the weekend: 
``If I had 131 Stephen Carr's, I wouldn't be more ecstatic.''
  Carr grew up in a law enforcement family. He witnessed the 
dedication, service, and commitment to protecting the community by 
people he loved. His friends described him as a strong and kind person, 
whose lifelong dream was to serve as a police officer.
  He loved spending time outdoors hunting and fishing. A graduate from 
The Woodlands High School in The Woodlands, TX, Carr played football 
and earned recognition as an all-district offensive lineman. He went on 
to play football at Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, MO, and 
his former coach described him as a young man who made a big impact on 
campus.
  We rely on law enforcement officers to keep us safe. Each day they 
put on their uniform, knowing the risks that come with public duty to 
serve and to protect. Officer Carr's death is a reminder of the dangers 
these first responders face daily and how quickly a situation can go 
from ordinary to deadly, which is why those willing to take on this 
role deserve both our gratitude and our respect.
  The outpouring of support from the Fayetteville community has been a 
tremendous strength to the police department as they mourn the loss of 
a brother in blue. I pray they we will find comfort from this 
encouragement during this very, very difficult time.
  My thoughts and prayers go out to Officer Carr's family and friends. 
I also stand with all Arkansans in expressing our gratitude for Officer 
Carr's service and commitment to honoring the sacrifice that he and 
others have made to protect us. We will forever remember him as a true 
American hero.
  With that, I yield the floor.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Oregon.