[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 38 (Wednesday, March 2, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H1218]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING HUNTINGTON BEACH POLICE OFFICER NICHOLAS VELLA

  (Mrs. STEEL asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mrs. STEEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Huntington Beach 
Police Officer Nicholas Vella who was tragically killed in a crash 
while responding to a call in Newport Beach on February 19.
  Officer Vella served as a law enforcement officer for 18 years and 
spent 14 years with the Huntington Beach Police Department. He 
dedicated his life to protecting our community. My heart goes out to 
his wife and daughter, the Huntington Beach Police Department, and all 
who loved and knew Officer Vella.
  I am so thankful every day for our brave law enforcement officers. 
They put their lives on the line for us, and I am so grateful for their 
service and sacrifice. I want to thank their families, too, because 
their sacrifice does not go unnoticed.
  I will be praying for Officer Vella and his family.

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