[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 135 (Thursday, July 30, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E709]
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               HONORING SEVEN SPRINGFIELD POLICE OFFICERS

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                            HON. BILLY LONG

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 30, 2020

  Mr. LONG. Madam Speaker, today I rise to pay tribute to seven fine 
Springfield police officers after 25 years of service to their 
community. These men have dedicated their lives to serving and 
protecting Springfield, and their absence will be felt throughout the 
Springfield Police Department. They are shining examples of what it 
means to wear the badge and have served as strong role models for their 
fellow officers.
  Maj. Greg Higdon, Sgt. Justin Gargus, Cpl. Chris Welsh, Capt. Kevin 
Grizzell, Lt. Chris Wells, Lt. Mark Schindler, and Sgt. David Stone are 
members of the Springfield Police Department's 39th Police Academy and 
have each earned the Springfield Police Department's Life-time 
Achievement Award. These men have not hesitated to risk their own 
safety for the good of their community, and Springfield is better for 
it.
  Whether acting as the department's top commanders, the leading expert 
in gang activity, or head of the Zone 1 Patrol Division, these men have 
enriched and protected their community. The city of Springfield is 
grateful for their service and I join Springfield residents in wishing 
each of them the very best as they embark on their next chapters.

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