[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 60 (Tuesday, April 9, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Page S2664]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO JOSEPH SAPP

 Mr. SCHMITT. Mr. President, I rise today to honor Joseph Sapp 
of Branson, MO, for his service to the State of Missouri.
  On December 12, 2022, Branson Police Department Sergeant Abe Jones 
responded to a call about an altercation in progress in the parking lot 
of a Branson apartment complex. Sergeant Jones attempted to arrest the 
suspect, but the suspect repeatedly punched Sergeant Jones in the head. 
Joseph Sapp, a 19-year-old living in the apartment complex, immediately 
sprang into action and shoved the assailant away from Sergeant Jones. 
This support gave Sergeant Jones enough time to get to his feet and 
arrest the suspect. Joseph selflessly abandoned his own safety and, as 
a result, prevented any further injury to the officer and, more 
broadly, to the public. Joseph has since joined the U.S. Army and is 
stationed in Texas.
  Joseph Sapp is truly a Champion of Missouri. His example of bravery 
serves as a testament to the character of our future generation. It is 
a sacrifice to jump into a conflict to save another's life. I know that 
Joseph's character of courage will serve him well as he pursues his 
career in the military, further serving our great country.

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