[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 153 (Thursday, September 22, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S4955]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         REMEMBERING U.S. CAPITOL POLICE OFFICER WILLIAM THOMAS

  Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, before I yield, I want to join the Senate 
in offering condolences to the family of Officer William Thomas of the 
U.S. Capitol Police. Officer Thomas had been battling cancer and died 
in his home on Tuesday, September 20. It breaks my heart. He was only 
38 years old.
  My thoughts go out to his entire extended family, especially because 
I understand, this week, Officer Thomas's father also passed away. May 
they find some comfort in knowing Officer Thomas devoted himself to 
serving others for nearly 14 years. He was a member of the Capitol 
Police Force, a beloved presence here in the Capitol Complex. Staff and 
Members alike saw him every day. He dedicated his life to protecting 
this great institution, and all of us in the Senate mourn his loss 
today.
  May he rest in peace. May his father rest in peace as well.
  To all members of the U.S. Capitol Police Force struggling with this 
awful loss, we are with you in this difficult time.
  I yield the floor.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Delaware.

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