[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 16]
[House]
[Page 21099]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING OFFICER CRITTENDEN

  (Mr. PAULSEN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. PAULSEN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a great Minnesotan 
who lost his life in the line of duty yesterday, Officer Richard 
Crittenden.
  A 9-year veteran of the North St. Paul Police Department, Officer 
Crittenden dedicated his life to protecting others. Part of his life of 
service included being a 4-year deputy with the Wabasha County 
Sheriff's Department, and before that an enforcement officer for the 
Hennepin County Parks Department. And if that wasn't enough, he also 
served our Nation as a member of the U.S. Army. Unfortunately, when 
Officer Crittenden responded to a domestic disturbance call, things 
went tragically awry and we lost one of Minnesota's finest.
  This husband, father and grandfather chose a life of service, 
protecting and defending his friends, neighbors, and the public. His 
life and work demonstrate a public service of the highest caliber. With 
this loss, I offer my prayers and deepest sympathies to the family and 
friends of Officer Crittenden, and I urge all Americans to take the 
time to thank those who put their lives in danger every day in order to 
protect us.

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