[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 82 (Thursday, May 15, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H2058]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING THE LIFE OF DEPUTY BRUCE EVANS

  (Mr. Ezell of Mississippi was recognized to address the House for 5 
minutes.)
  Mr. EZELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and ultimate 
sacrifice of Deputy Bruce Evans of the Jackson County Sheriff's 
Department, who was tragically killed in the line of duty on July 18, 
2000.
  Deputy Evans lost his life while protecting his community. In his 
final moments, he stood in harm's way so that others could be safe. 
That is the kind of man he was. He was a courageous man, selfless and 
committed to the oath that he took.
  Bruce served 7 years in law enforcement, 4 of those with the Jackson 
County Sheriff's Department. He was a husband, a father of two 
children, and a hero to all who knew him.
  This loss is especially personal to my office. My chief of staff was 
Bruce's partner at the sheriff's department at that time. I have heard 
firsthand how deeply Bruce cared for his work, his family, and his 
community.
  Mr. Speaker, we honor his memory today, and we pray for his family 
and his loved ones. We recommit ourselves to standing behind the brave 
men and women who wear the badge every day.

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