[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 142 (Tuesday, September 6, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S4435]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING KENTUCKY LAW ENFORCEMENT

  Mr. PAUL. Mr. President, when police officers raise their hands and 
take an oath to serve and protect, they understand the risks that come 
with that promise. Floyd County Sheriff's Deputy William Petry, 
Prestonsburg Police Department Captain Ralph Frasure, Prestonsburg 
Police Patrolman Jacob Chaffins, and Floyd County Canine Unit Drago 
gave the ultimate sacrifice for their communities and the Commonwealth 
of Kentucky. Floyd County Sheriff's Deputy Darrin Lawson, Constable 
Gary Wolfe, and Floyd County Emergency Management Director Joe Reynolds 
were also wounded during the incident.
  Floyd County law enforcement officials were serving an emergency 
protective order to Lance Storz, of Allen, KY, when they were attacked. 
The standoff began as officers approached Mr. Storz's home using a one 
lane road. Mr. Storz then opened fire on the officers from an elevated 
position. Despite their vulnerable position, the officers valiantly 
engaged Mr. Storz for well over 3 hours. Finally, at 10 p.m., Mr. Storz 
surrendered to officers and was taken into custody.
  We honor these officers, who sacrificed to keep our communities safe. 
Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of our three fallen 
officers, the families of the wounded officers, and the Allen, 
Prestonsburg, and Floyd County residents affected by this tragedy.
  I salute Deputy Petry, Captain Frasure, Patrolman Chaffins, Drago, 
and the great law enforcement men and women of the Commonwealth of 
Kentucky.

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