[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 52 (Wednesday, March 23, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S1748]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO TROOPER MICHAEL SANGUINI

  Mr. PAUL. Mr. President, too often, we hear an account of another 
police officer in our Nation coming under attack while carrying out 
their daily duties, protecting the citizens of their community. It is 
important that we remember these sacrifices and the many dangers these 
brave men and women face each day. The daily walk of an American law 
enforcement officer is truly a walk of faith each day: faith in their 
abilities obtained from countless hours of training, faith to face the 
many dangers presented to them during their daily activities, faith in 
the many friends and family members behind the scenes offering 
supporting prayer and strength, and faith in knowing their job is a 
calling to assist the many in their community seeking help in time of 
need.
  Today, I want to recognize a member of the Kentucky State Police, 
Trooper Michael Sanguini, who was shot multiple times on January 28, 
2022, while conducting a traffic stop in Harrison County. According to 
the preliminary investigation, he was struck six times, of which three 
shots were stopped by his ballistic vest. One shot struck his portable 
radio, and another struck his issued taser, with one shot striking his 
body. Thankfully, Trooper Sanguini suffered non-life-threatening 
injuries. God clearly protected this young trooper.
  Trooper Sanguini is a native of Bourbon County, KY, and a graduate of 
Bourbon County High School. He then went on to Eastern Kentucky 
University, graduating in 2019. Following his graduation from the 
Kentucky State Police Academy in 2019, Trooper Sanguini was assigned to 
the Dry Ridge Post. I am pleased to say that Trooper Sanguini remains a 
viable part of the Kentucky State Police following this incident. I 
wish Trooper Sanguini a full and speedy recovery from his injuries and 
personally thank him for the dedication to his profession and his 
willingness to risk everything for the protection of others.

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