[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E451-E452]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING THE LIFE AND SACRIFICE OF SAINT PAUL POLICE OFFICER FELICIA D. 
                                 REILLY

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                          HON. BETTY McCOLLUM

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 14, 2026

  Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life and service of 
Saint Paul Police Officer Felicia D. Reilly, who died in March 2025 
after she sustained life-altering injuries in the line of duty in 2010.
  It was an honor to meet with the family of Officer Reilly and a 
delegation from the Saint Paul Police Department today as they shared 
stories of her passion, courage, and empathy throughout her 17 years of 
service with the SPPD. After beginning her law enforcement career as 
the first female civilian jailer in Dakota County, she went on to serve 
the City of Saint Paul with assignments in Central District, Vice Unit, 
and the East Side District.
  Officer Reilly's daughter and husband shared her determination to 
make sure that women officers could embrace the strengths they brought 
to the job. She brought resourcefulness, integrity, and compassion to 
her service on the force. Felicia took on challenging details because 
that is where she could make the most difference for her community.
  On March 24, 2010, Officer Reilly responded to a 911 call involving a 
domestic threat. During the response, she was violently assaulted and 
sustained severe head injuries while arresting the individual. The 
traumatic brain injury she suffered led to serious lasting health 
complications, forcing her retirement.
  Felicia D. Reilly passed away from her injuries on March 1, 2025, and 
her name has now been added to the National Law Enforcement Memorial. 
This is to recognize the ultimate

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sacrifice that Officer Reilly and her family made.
  I extend my deepest condolences to Officer Reilly's family, friends, 
and community. Her heroic service will always be remembered and 
honored.

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