[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 48 (Thursday, March 12, 2020)]
[Senate]
[Page S1723]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING OFFICER BRENT SCRIMSHIRE

  Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. President, I rise to honor Hot Springs Police 
Officer First Class Brent Scrimshire, who was killed in the line of 
duty on Tuesday, March 10.
  A native of Malvern, AR, Brent Scrimshire graduated from Malvern High 
School and Henderson State University.
  Officer Scrimshire was an exemplary member of law enforcement. He had 
served on the Hot Springs police force for a number of years and was 
recognized as the department's Employee of the Quarter just recently in 
acknowledgment of his unique dedication, work ethic, and 
professionalism.
  Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge also named him the 
Southwest Region Officer of the Year in 2016, which, according to media 
reports, he earned in part because of his lifesaving action when he 
helped to control the bleeding of a stabbing victim.
  ``Scrim'' was known for treating his brothers in blue, as well as 
those he encountered while doing his job, with kindness and dignity. He 
also enjoyed being outdoors, hunting and fishing.
  Officer Scrimshire deeply loved his wife and two children, who are 
now left behind to go through life without the devoted husband and dad 
they adored.
  Our hearts break for them, the rest of his family and friends, and 
his entire family at the Hot Springs Police Department. His death is a 
tragic reminder of the risks our law enforcement officials face each 
time they put on the uniform.
  I send my deepest condolences to Officer Scrimshire's loved ones. We 
honor his service and his sacrifice and pray all those fortunate enough 
to have known him will find comfort in his legacy and in the outpouring 
of love and support from so many.
  On behalf of all Arkansans, we celebrate Officer Scrimshire's life 
and example of courageous, willing, and selfless public service. May he 
rest in peace.
  I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The senior assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for 
the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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