[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 84 (Wednesday, May 15, 2024)]
[House]
[Pages H3260-H3261]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING SERGEANT BILL HOOSER

  (Mr. MOORE of Utah asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. MOORE of Utah. Mr. Speaker, this week is National Police Week, 
and I am grateful for the opportunity to honor the brave men and women 
who put their lives on the line every day to ensure our safety.
  Law enforcement officers face unique challenges that most of us 
cannot even imagine. They have accepted the call to serve and protect 
others, risking immense cost to themselves and their families.
  Just the other week, I joined the Utah House delegation in a moment 
of silence here on the House floor for Sergeant Bill Hooser who was 
tragically killed at a traffic stop in Santaquin, Utah.
  Reports say he was helping a woman who was being driven against her 
will. As Sergeant Hooser was assisting her, the assailant drove his 
vehicle toward Sergeant Hooser, ending his life. Sergeant Hooser's 
final moments were spent serving his community and helping a woman in 
harm.
  This is a senseless tragedy and one that will take much time to 
process. I join his family, friends, and the community in paying 
tribute to this great public servant.
  This year alone, 56 law enforcement officers throughout our Nation 
have died in the line of duty. They are our heroes.

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  As crime surges across the Nation, we simply cannot allow the growing 
anti-police sentiment to take any root. We must show unwavering support 
for those who stand ready to protect us and our families.
  My colleagues and I support our law enforcement. They risk their 
lives so we can live in safety, and we will always be thankful.

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