[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 19, 2024)]
[House]
[Pages H1222-H1223]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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          HONORING NEW MEXICO STATE POLICE OFFICER JUSTIN HARE

  (Ms. LEGER FERNANDEZ asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)

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  Ms. LEGER FERNANDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor New Mexico State 
Police Officer Justin Hare, a dedicated law enforcement officer and 
protector of our beloved New Mexico communities.
  Officer Hare was known for kindness and consideration for those who 
travel New Mexico's long roads. Last week, he stopped to help a driver 
on the side of the road with a flat tire. That driver tragically shot 
and killed Officer Hare.
  Officer Hare dedicated his life to the people of Quay County. He 
coached sports teams, volunteered, and lent a helping hand to whomever 
needed it. He loved his partner, Daizzare Quintana; their daughters, 
Juliann and Caydence; and the unborn child they expected in September.
  Today, we honor Officer Hare and the sacrifice he made for the 
community he loved so dearly.
  I send my deepest condolences to his family and to his colleagues in 
the New Mexico State Police.
  Mr. Speaker, when you next see a State Police officer on the road, 
send them a quiet prayer of remembrance for Officer Hare.

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