[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 22480]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    A TRIBUTE TO OFFICER SCOTT WERTZ

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                          HON. JOSEPH R. PITTS

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 5, 2006

  Mr. PITTS. Mr. Speaker, today I seek to pay tribute to a true hero of 
Pennsylvania's 16th Congressional District, Reading Police Officer 
Scott Wertz.
  On Sunday, August 6, 2006, Officer Wertz made the ultimate sacrifice 
carrying out his duties to serve and protect the people of Reading, Pa.
  Officer Wertz's exemplary service is a stark reminder of the valor 
and honor that our public safety personnel display every single day. 
When danger arises, these brave men and women run to answer the call. 
Officer Wertz was no exception, and I honor his great courage and 
sacrifice.
  His 9 years of dedicated service to the Reading Police Department 
have made the Reading community a safer place to live and work for 
thousands of families, and we all owe him a tremendous debt of 
gratitude.
  On behalf of a grateful community, I offer my heartfelt condolences 
to his wife and two sons. They will continue to be in our thoughts and 
prayers.

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