[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 8 (Wednesday, January 12, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H48]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZING LAKEWOOD POLICE AGENT ASHLEY FERRIS

  (Mr. PERLMUTTER asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Agent Ashley 
Ferris of the Lakewood Police Department for her heroic actions which 
undoubtedly saved lives and protected our community from further 
violence.
  On December 27, 2021, the Denver and Lakewood, Colorado, communities 
experienced a terrible tragedy. A gunman opened fire at multiple 
locations in Denver before traveling to Lakewood where he continued the 
shooting spree.
  As a result of this gun violence, five lives were taken and two 
others were injured. My condolences go to the friends and family of the 
five victims of these murders: Alicia Cardenas, Danny Scofield, Sarah 
Steck, Alyssa Gunn-Maldonado, and Michael Swinyard. Jimmy Maldonado was 
injured as well as Agent Ferris, who bravely confronted and killed the 
gunman even after being shot in the abdomen, undoubtedly preventing 
additional loss of life.
  The Lakewood Police Department said it best: ``If not for the heroic 
efforts of Agent Ferris and other law enforcement, this incredibly 
violent tragedy could have been even worse.''
  Agent Ferris was previously recognized for her actions on the job in 
2020 when she, along with two fellow Lakewood Police Officers, 
performed lifesaving measures on a woman suffering medical distress. 
For her actions, she was presented with the department's Lifesaving 
Award.
  I am thankful Agent Ashley Ferris was recently released from the 
hospital. I wish her a full and speedy recovery, and I extend my 
deepest appreciation for her bravery, sacrifice, and service to our 
community.

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