[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 192 (Tuesday, November 10, 2020)]
[Senate]
[Page S6639]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO OFFICER TREVOR ABNEY

  Mr. CASSIDY. Madam President, I would also like to recognize New 
Orleans Police Officer Trevor Abney, who was shot in the face and 
fortunately has survived.
  Officer Abney and Officer Brooke Duncan were on patrol in New Orleans 
on October 30. Without warning and for no reason, somebody walked by 
and shot through the window, striking Officer Abney in the face. He was 
taken to the hospital. He is said to be in good spirits, but, let's 
face it, you get shot in the face, you have a road of recovery ahead of 
you. Officer Duncan received a graze wound during the encounter. 
Fortunately, both officers are expected to do well. Again, the motive 
for the attack remains unknown, and the suspects are in custody.
  These attacks are tragic reminders of the danger that law enforcement 
officers face every day when they report for duty. They know it. They 
accept the risk. Their family accepts the risk. Their children accept 
the risk. Their spouse accepts the risk. They accept this risk because 
it serves our greater good.
  We owe a debt of gratitude to our law enforcement officers for their 
willingness to put their lives on the line--even sacrificing it, as 
Officer Waters did--to keep us safe.
  I ask that all join in praying for Officer Waters' family as they 
grieve his loss, and I ask you to join me in prayer for Officer Abney's 
recovery. The road ahead will be difficult, but knowing that our 
country supports them during these partisan times can make the 
difference.
  With that, I yield the floor.
  I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. McCONNELL. Madam 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order for the quorum call be rescinded.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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