[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 25924]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



        A TRIBUTE TO LOS ANGELES POLICE OFFICER LOUIE VILLALOBOS

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                           HON. BRAD SHERMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 1, 2000

  Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a law 
enforcement officer who has fallen in the line of duty.
  Police officers undertake a solemn oath to protect and serve their 
fellow citizens and if necessary, sacrifice their lives to fulfill this 
duty. Los Angeles Police Officer Louie Villalobos has paid the ultimate 
price for the preservation of public safety and civility in the cities 
of my district.
  When honoring the memory of Officer Villalobos, I can say that he was 
truly a hero, some who was selfless and always giving to others. 
Without trepidation, he confronted the dangers inherent in his line of 
work and ultimately gave his life while serving our community. 
Moreover, he carried out his duties each day with courage and honor. 
His commitment and courage will serve as an inspiration for all of us.
  Mr. Speaker, distinguished colleagues, please join me in honoring 
officer Louis Villalobos of the Los Angeles Police Department. He gave 
his life to protect the residents of our community, doing so with 
extraordinary courage, valor and honor.




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