[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E395]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING OFFICER CHASE SAWYER

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                           HON. VIRGINIA FOXX

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 30, 2026

  Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Officer Chase Sawyer of 
the City of King Police Department who retired on April 29, 2026, after 
six and a half years of service.
  In 2022, Officer Sawyer sustained injuries in the line of duty while 
conducting a traffic stop in the early hours of the morning.
  By the grace of God, and through the prayers of his colleagues, 
family, friends, neighbors, and community, he survived and has made 
positive strides in his recovery.
  Mr. Speaker, every day, the men and women of law enforcement put 
their lives on the line to defend their communities, confront 
criminality, and protect broader civil society.
  We are all immensely blessed that they keep watch over us in all 
hours of the day and night. We are eternally grateful for Sawyer's 
service and sacrifice. May God bless him as he enters retirement.

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