[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8547]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO OCIE PIGFORD

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 30, 2007

  Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and memory 
of Ocie Pigford, a true legend in law enforcement, who passed away 
Sunday, March 11, 2007.
  Ocie Pigford resided in LaVerkin, Utah, and left a lasting impression 
on the Las Vegas community. After serving his country in the United 
States Air Force, Ocie joined the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police 
Department. Of his many accomplishments as a member of the Metropolitan 
Police Department, Ocie was most famous for bringing two of the most 
notorious criminals to justice. In December 1959, he along with his 
partner, stopped and arrested Richard Eugene Hickock and Perry Edward 
Smith. They ended a six week nationwide manhunt which started in 
Holcomb, Kansas. After their arrest these two men were subsequently 
tried and convicted of killing the Clutter family. Ocie was 
instrumental in bringing these criminals to justice while protecting 
the people of Las Vegas.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor the life and memory of Ocie 
Pigford. His service to his Nation and to the people of Las Vegas was 
commendable. He was truly a dedicated public servant who enriched 
countless lives in Southern Nevada. He will be profoundly missed.

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