[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 8]
[Senate]
[Page 11266]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS

  Mr. KOHL. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the dedication and 
sacrifice of the men and women who have lost their lives while serving 
as public safety officers.
  Tonight, in a candlelight vigil, the names of 56 officers who lost 
their lives last year will be added to the National Law Enforcement 
Officers Memorial here in Washington, DC. This is a somber time to 
remember the perilous duties that law enforcement officers take on each 
and every day to protect our communities. The Memorial is a fitting 
tribute to honor those we have lost in the line of duty.
  Sadly, Wisconsin owes three officers a special tribute for their 
service. I would like to honor them by placing their names in the 
Record along with the date of their untimely passing.
  Officer Robert Etter, Hobart-Lawrence, July 22, 2002; Officer 
Stephanie Markins, Hobart-Lawrence, July 22, 2002; Deputy Melvin 
Sharpless of Waushara County, December 16, 2002.
  I hope that these moments of recognition bring some solace to the 
officers' families and express our appreciation for their service. We 
are forever in their debt.

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