[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 132 (Wednesday, July 28, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E835]
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 HONORING THE LIFE OF OFFICER RYAN BIALKE, RED LAKE NATION POLICE FORCE

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                          HON. BETTY McCOLLUM

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 28, 2021

  Ms. McCOLLUM. Madam Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart to honor 
the life of Officer Ryan Bialke of the Red Lake Nation police force, 
who was shot and killed in the line of duty this week. My thoughts and 
prayers are with Officer Bialke's family, especially his young 
children, and with Chairman Darrell Seki and all members of Red Lake 
Nation. Their grief is shared by all Minnesotans during this very 
difficult time.
  Officer Bialke was responding to a call about a mental health 
emergency when the scene turned violent, and he was struck by gunfire. 
He was rushed to the Indian Health Service Hospital where he then 
passed away. This terrible tragedy reminds us that our dedicated law 
enforcement officers put their lives on the line every day to serve our 
communities as they work to keep us safe, and my thoughts are with the 
rest of the Red Lake Nation police force.
  A native of Buffalo, Minnesota, and a six-year veteran of the Red 
Lake Nation police force, Officer Bialke was described by his loved 
ones as having a big heart and a love of helping others, a desire to 
serve which led him to police work. My hope is that his family will 
find peace and comfort in the many cherished memories they have of him 
in the weeks and months ahead. I offer my deepest condolences to his 
family, friends, and community.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in paying tribute to Officer Ryan 
Bialke.

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