[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 218 (Friday, December 17, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Pages S9299-S9300]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO OFFICER RODERICK JENNINGS

 Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. President, I rise today to honor an 
exceptional American and an exceptional member of the U.S. Capitol 
Police Force, Officer Roderick Jennings. Officer Jennings is retiring 
from the U.S. Capitol Police on December 28, 2021, after 31 years of 
service, and today, I wanted to take a moment to honor his years of 
service to the U.S. Capitol Police and to our country.
  While he has served in many roles during his tenure, Officer Jennings 
most recently has been assigned to the U.S. Capitol Police Senate 
Division. I would often see him stationed in the basement of the 
Russell Senate Office Building, as well as other locations throughout 
the Senate complex. Whenever I saw Officer Jennings, he was always 
friendly and consistently maintained a sense of utmost professionalism. 
I always enjoyed seeing him throughout my day, and I know other members 
and staff feel the same. The Senate community will miss Officer 
Jennings.
  We must do everything we can to support and honor our law enforcement 
officers for what they do for us each and every day. The Capitol Police 
make tremendous sacrifices and put their lives on the line for us, and 
for that, we owe them a debt of gratitude. Officer Jennings showed an 
unwavering commitment to keeping others safe, and these halls 
undoubtedly remained safer because of his service and the entire 
Capitol Police force. Officer Jennings represents everything that is 
great about our country, and we are all better off for his selfless 
sense of duty and his tireless commitment to our safety. I thank 
Officer Jennings for his

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years of service, and I wish him all the best in his 
retirement.

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