[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 2]
[Senate]
[Page 2180]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL OFFICER EARL HARWOOD SCOTT

 Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, today I rise to honor the memory of 
a dedicated public servant, Officer Earl Harwood Scott of the 
California Highway Patrol. Officer Earl Harwood Scott spent nearly 5 
years with the California Highway Patrol, providing the citizens of 
California with safety and service. On the morning of February 17, 
2006, while on motor patrol near the City of Salida, Officer Scott was 
mercilessly murdered in the line of duty during a traffic stop.
  The California Highway Patrol was in Officer Scott's bloodlines. 
Officer Scott's father, Sergeant William Scott, as well as two uncles, 
are proud retired California Highway Patrol veterans. Officer Scott was 
to celebrate his 5-year anniversary with the California Highway Patrol 
on February 19. Officer Scott dutifully served the citizens and 
communities of Stanislaus and San Joaquin counties with great 
dedication and integrity. Officer Scott's commitment to help others, 
combined with his passion for law enforcement, enabled him to become a 
model California Highway Patrol officer. Officer Scott's colleagues 
shall always remember his gregarious nature and commitment to his job.
  Officer Scott is survived by his father, William Scott, and his 
mother, Judith. When he was not on duty, Officer Scott enjoyed spending 
time with his neighbors, especially the children who would often play 
darts and watch sporting events in his garage. Officer Earl Harwood 
Scott served the State of California with honor and distinction and 
fulfilled his oath as an officer of the law. His contributions and 
dedication to law enforcement are greatly appreciated and will serve as 
a shining example of his legacy.
  We shall always be grateful for Officer Scott's heroic service and 
the sacrifices he made while serving the community and protecting the 
people he loved.

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