[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 9 (Thursday, January 16, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H203]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                      SERVING IN THE LINE OF DUTY

  (Mr. GREEN of Texas asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, and still I rise. I rise today with 
a very heavy heart, Mr. Speaker, because while we hear the words ``in 
the line of duty,'' we have a wife and three children who will 
understand the true meaning of ``in the line of duty.''
  They have lost a husband. A father has made a transition. They will 
have to suffer and, unfortunately, live with this for the rest of their 
lives.
  Mr. Speaker, I beg that all would understand that our officers are 
out there trying to do the very best that they can, and when this 
happens, let's make sure that we let the world know that we appreciate 
the job that they do.
  This was a 17-year veteran, 17 years of work, and he is no longer 
with us.
  I, too, ask for a moment of silence in recognition of his service and 
in respect of his wife and children.

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