[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H3404]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING OFFICER SUZANNE O OF MAUI

  (Ms. TOKUDA asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. TOKUDA. Mr. Speaker, this Friday, May 15, the Nation will observe 
Peace Officers Memorial Day. This year's observance is especially 
difficult and deeply personal for our Maui ohana.
  Maui Police Department Officer Suzane O was added to the National Law 
Enforcement Officers Memorial this spring. Officer O, a beloved 
daughter, sister, partner, auntie, and friend was killed in the line of 
duty in August 2025, when she encountered an armed suspect in response 
to a terroristic threatening call.
  Raised in American Samoa and a graduate of Farrington High School, 
Officer O was a role model for many Pacific Islander girls. She was a 
dedicated public servant and a proud member of the MPD Honor Guard and 
had received a Certificate of Merit for her heroic efforts during our 
Maui wildfires.
  Officer O is deeply missed by her family, friends, and colleagues.
  All police officers and their families deeply understand the risks 
that come with putting on the uniform every single day. Today, we 
remember and honor the courage and the sacrifice of officers like 
Suzane O who have paid the ultimate price to keep our communities and 
our families safe.

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