[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 113 (Monday, July 13, 2026)]
[Senate]
[Page S3737]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        REMEMBERING STEVE HOLLEY

 Mr. SCHMITT. Mr. President, today I rise to recognize Steve 
Holley, an outstanding Missourian who over the course of his life went 
above and beyond to support the Show-Me-State's brave first responders. 
One of the founding members of St. Louis Guns `N Hoses, where 
firefighters and police officers square off in boxing, MMA, and other 
athletic matches for charity, Steve served for many years as the 
organization's executive director. A lifelong advocate for BackStoppers 
and other first responder support networks, over the course of his 
life, Steve helped raise millions of dollars to support the families of 
fallen and injured officers.
  Steve was also a dedicated family man and was a proud husband, 
father, and grandfather. I am also proud to have been able to call him 
a personal friend. Although he tragically passed away this June, he 
leaves behind a legacy of selfless service that few can match, and his 
dedicated lifetime of work will continue to help countless families for 
years to come. Steve was truly one of the Gateway City's greatest, and 
he will be deeply missed. May God watch over his family in the coming 
months.

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