[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 120 (Tuesday, June 30, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H2978]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING CRAIG JOHNSON AND AURASH ZARKESHAN

  (Mr. KEVIN HERN of Oklahoma asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. KEVIN HERN of Oklahoma. Madam Speaker, I rise with a broken heart 
today. On Monday, two of our police officers were shot during a routine 
stop.
  Sergeant Craig Johnson was a leader in Tulsa, serving on the police 
force for over 15 years. Sergeant Johnson had a strong relationship 
with local leaders and took pride in keeping the community he loves 
safe. He was a strong friend to fellow officers and a compassionate 
leader with a servant's heart.
  Sergeant Johnson died from his wounds earlier today. Officer Aurash 
Zarkeshan remains in critical condition.
  Craig and Aurash are examples of the remarkable men and women who 
choose to put themselves in harm's way to protect us every day.
  The best sound a police officer's spouse can hear is the sound of the 
Velcro of the officer's vest coming off at the end of the shift. 
Instead of that sound, Sergeant Johnson's wife had to get the worst 
call a spouse can get.
  Madam Speaker, Black lives matter and so do those who wear the blue.
  My prayers are with his wife, Krysta, his two children, and the many 
ones he left behind.

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