    [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025)]
    [House]
    [Page H825]
    From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                MOMENT OF SILENCE HONORING OFFICER ANDREW DUARTE

      (Mr. PERRY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1
    minute.)
      Mr. PERRY. Mr. Speaker, this past Saturday, February 22, 2025,
    beautiful York County, Pennsylvania, was shaken by a horrific act of
    violence.
      Officer Andrew Duarte of the West York Borough Police Department was
    killed in the line of duty while responding to an active shooter at
    UPMC Memorial hospital at York, which also included a hostage situation
    that wounded five other individuals.
      Officer Duarte demonstrated extraordinary courage, with no regard for
    his own personal safety, as he ran to the sounds of the guns and as he
    put himself in harm's way to protect others. He paid the ultimate price
    to protect the innocent.
      This serves as yet another stark reminder of the selfless and
    tireless dedication of our law enforcement officers who put their lives
    on the line each day to keep us safe.
      On Monday, I spoke to the chief, Chief Millsaps, who told me that
    Officer Duarte's last act, as he laid dying and bleeding out, was to
    pull one of his injured fellow officers to safety and behind the line
    of fire. ``Thank you'' will never be enough.
      As we mourn this breathtaking loss, we pray for Officer Duarte and
    extend our deepest condolences to his family, fellow officers, loved
    ones, and all who were fortunate enough to have crossed his path.
      May his bravery remain at the forefront and his legacy endure. His
    dedication to duty, tireless service, and selfless sacrifice set the
    standard by which we should all be judged. Let us honor him by
    remembering the immense price of safety and peace.
      May God bless Andrew.
      At this time, I ask the House to observe a moment of silence.

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