[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 20 (Wednesday, February 3, 2021)]
[House]
[Pages H314-H315]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE LIFE OF LIEUTENANT MICHAEL BOUTTE

  (Mr. PALAZZO asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. PALAZZO. Madam Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart. On 
February 1, south Mississippi tragically lost Hancock County Sheriff 
Deputy Lieutenant Michael Boutte in the line of duty. His end of watch 
was Monday, February 1, 2021.
  Madam Speaker, Boutte was a passionate servant in our community, and 
he will be greatly missed by many. He is remembered for his service not 
only as a distinguished law enforcement officer, but also as an Air 
Force veteran who served in Operation Desert Storm. In everything he 
did, Boutte wore his smile with pride and compassion.

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  A tireless leader in his community, Boutte was responsible for 
organizing the Silver Alert system and National Crime Night Out for the 
city of Diamondhead. He was also honored with the Lifesaving Medal and 
awarded the Officer of the Year Award by the Waveland Community Unity 
Organization in 2018.
  Boutte made our community and his loved ones immensely proud. Our 
State and our Nation owe him and his family a debt of gratitude for his 
service and sacrifices. Let us go forth and carry his memory and 
service in our hearts and prayers.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that Members in the House Chamber please join me 
for a moment of silence to honor the life of Lieutenant Michael Boutte.

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