[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 80 (Thursday, May 11, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H2300]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF CHICAGO POLICE OFFICER AREANAH PRESTON

  (Mr. JACKSON of Illinois asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. JACKSON of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to address the 
heartbreaking tragedy of a young and courageous public servant, Chicago 
Police Officer Areanah Preston, who was senselessly killed near her 
Avalon Park home this past weekend.
  Officer Preston, just 24 years of age, had already devoted 3 years to 
protecting the citizens of Chicago, working tirelessly in the West 
Roseland community. She was also an exemplary student on the cusp of 
graduating from Loyola University with a master's of jurisprudence in 
Chicago today. Areanah's life was marked by her kindness, intellect, 
and unwavering commitment to service.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the House to join me in offering 
our shared condolences to Officer Preston's family, friends, and 
colleagues and to join me in honoring her life and unwavering 
dedication to protecting and serving the entire city of Chicago.

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