[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 16]
[House]
[Page 21293]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




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HONORING THE LIFE, SERVICE, AND SACRIFICE OF NORTH ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA, 
                   POLICE OFFICER RICHARD CRITTENDEN

  (Ms. McCOLLUM asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life and public 
service of North St. Paul police officer Richard Crittenden who will be 
laid to rest tomorrow.
  On Monday morning, Officer Crittenden was responding to a domestic 
dispute call. He was killed protecting a woman from a man who had 
repeatedly abused her. North St. Paul is a wonderful community of 
11,000 people where I raised my children and served on the city 
council. To lose an officer in the line of duty is a tragedy for every 
resident. It is a tragedy for all of us.
  On behalf of my constituents and all Minnesotans, I extend our 
prayers and deepest sympathies to Officer Crittenden's wife, Christine, 
his children and grandchildren. Their loss is tremendous. To the North 
St. Paul officials and residents and especially to the members of the 
police department, I extend my condolences at this time of great pain 
and loss.
  Officer Crittenden gave the ultimate sacrifice, his life, in the line 
of duty. His service as a peace officer was always respected, but his 
courage and sacrifice make him a hero who shall be remembered and 
honored always.

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