[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 82 (Wednesday, May 12, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Pages S2477-S2478]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



                      Honoring Sergeant Jim Smith

  This call to service was embodied by Sergeant Jim Smith of the Iowa 
State Patrol, who courageously gave his life on April 9, 2021. Sergeant 
Smith was tragically killed during an attempt to apprehend a violent 
suspect.
  Sergeant Smith, a 27-year-old Iowa State Patrol veteran and tactical 
team leader, put himself in harm's way on behalf of his fellow Iowans 
last month, and it cost him everything.
  As his colleagues remembered Sergeant Smith during his memorial 
service, he was described as a completely genuine man who loved his 
family and loved being a civil servant on behalf of his community.
  Sergeant Smith found his life's purpose as a dedicated law 
enforcement officer, and I know I speak for many Iowans when I say we 
are forever grateful for his service.
  While I mourn the loss of Sergeant Smith, along with his family, 
fellow troopers, friends, and the entire Independence, IA, community, I 
am pleased that his sacrifice will not be forgotten. His memory, along 
with the 306 officers we tragically lost in 2020, will live forever, as 
their names will be inscribed on the stone walls of the National Law 
Enforcement Memorial. Iowans for generations to come will be able to 
visit Washington, find Sergeant Smith's name, and be reminded of the 
high cost of preserving our precious rights.
  Earlier this week, I introduced a resolution to commemorate National 
Police Week. This resolution honors the brave men and women who put 
themselves in harm's way to make their communities a safer place. As in 
years past, the measure has significant bipartisan support and gives 
tribute to those who, despite knowing the inherent risk, chose to serve 
their fellow citizens. Thank you to my many Senate colleagues who 
signed on as cosponsors to this resolution.
  In closing, I want to encourage everyone to visit the National Law 
Enforcement Memorial. As you enter the

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memorial grounds in Northwest DC, you pass a statue of an adult lion 
keeping close watch over a pair of cubs. It is a telling illustration 
of the role undertaken by our cops vigilantly defending us 24 hours a 
day.
  Underneath this statue is a quote from Vivian Eney Cross, the wife of 
fallen U.S. Capitol Police Sergeant Christopher Sherman Eney. The quote 
reads:

       It is not how these officers died that made them heroes, it 
     is how they lived.

  Despite the uncertainties our Nation currently faces, I am sure of 
one thing: The sacrifices of American law enforcement will never be 
forgotten.
  I yield the floor.
  I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The senior assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll
  Mr. BOOZMAN. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order 
for the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.