[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 207 (Wednesday, December 1, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1291]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 RECOGNIZING DEPUTY ZACHARY BELLINGHAM

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                         HON. GREGORY F. MURPHY

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 1, 2021

  Mr. MURPHY of North Carolina. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
recognize the valiant and brave actions of Deputy Zachary Bellingham of 
the Craven County Sheriff's Office.
  On October 1, 2021, Deputy Bellingham sustained life-threatening 
injuries while serving in the line of duty. Following his injuries, 
Deputy Bellingham was taken to Carolina East Medical Center and then 
airlifted to Vidant Medical Center in Greenville to receive emergency 
surgery. Deputy Bellingham has continued his rehabilitation at Shepherd 
Medical Center in Atlanta, where he has shown strong perseverance in 
his recovery. I am hopeful that as a man of deep valor and courage he 
will quickly recover.
  The conduct and actions of Deputy Bellingham embodies the values of a 
true American hero. His brave actions on that fateful day highlight the 
very best of our law enforcement and all that they do to protect their 
communities. I am also grateful for the immense support offered by 
those in the community as Deputy Bellingham continues with his 
recovery.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in expressing my sincere gratitude and 
appreciation to Deputy Bellingham for his commitment to protecting 
those in his community and wishing him a full and speedy recovery.

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