[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 124 (Thursday, July 9, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E617]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     REMEMBERING OFFICER JASON JUDD

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                           HON. DEBBIE LESKO

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 9, 2020

  Mrs. LESKO. Madam Speaker, I rise today with great sadness over the 
passing of Peoria Police Officer Jason Judd who was killed in the line 
of duty on July 1, 2020.
  He was beloved by many and was a loving husband to Teresa, and father 
to Terrence and Connor.
  He was a veteran and served eleven years and nine months in the 
United States Air Force before joining the Peoria Police Department in 
July of 1999.
  He was a 21-year veteran with the Peoria Police Department and put 
his life on the line every day to keep Arizonans safe. He was a well-
respected leader and hero to many.
  Officer Judd received numerous commendations for his excellent 
investigative police work, contributing to the arrests and convictions 
for crimes such as burglary, carjacking, DUI accidents, fraud, 
stabbing, and second-degree murder.
  He also received the Lifesaving Medal and over 50 commendations from 
citizens, fellow officers, other agencies, and community leaders.
  Throughout his career, he was involved in the annual Peoria Bike 
Rodeo, Youth Citizen's Police Academy, multi-agency DUI enforcement 
campaigns, school safety presentations, and the 4th of July 
celebrations at Lake Pleasant, just to name a few.
  We are eternally grateful for his service to our state and nation. On 
this day, we, as a community, honor him and ask those who knew him to 
pray for his family during this time of mourning.

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