[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 125 (Wednesday, July 27, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H7237]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING THE LIFE OF OFFICER RICK LOPEZ

  (Mr. GOSAR asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GOSAR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Yavapai 
County Sheriff Sergeant Rick Lopez, who was shot and killed in the line 
of duty on June 28.
  R-Lo, as he was affectionately referred to by friends and family, was 
callously killed by a cold-blooded murderer for simply doing his job, a 
job he loved and served for more than 14 years at the Yavapai County 
Sheriff's office.
  The rise in violence against our brave law enforcement officers is 
both staggering and deeply troubling. Sadly, shootings of police 
officers have increased nearly 40 percent from one year ago. Thirty-
seven officers, including Sergeant Lopez, have been killed this year. I 
pray to God there will be no more.
  Sergeant Lopez was not just a hero in our community, he was a husband 
and a father to two beautiful children. He was beloved by his family, 
his neighbors, and his fellow officers. This brave man will be greatly 
missed.
  To his wife and family, I offer my deepest sympathy. Please know that 
Sergeant Lopez and you will continue to be in Maude and my prayers.

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