[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 21563]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




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

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                          HON. BETTY McCOLLUM

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 14, 2009

  Ms. McCOLLUM. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the life and public 
service of North Saint Paul Police Officer Richard Crittenden who will 
be laid to rest tomorrow.
  On Monday morning, Officer Crittenden was sent to respond to a 
domestic dispute call. He was killed protecting a woman from a man who 
had repeatedly abused her.
  North Saint 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.
  On behalf of my constituents and all Minnesotans, I extend our 
prayers and deepest sympathies to Officer Crittenden's wife, Christine, 
his children, and grand-children. Their loss is tremendous.
  To North Saint Paul officials and residents, especially the members 
of the police department, I extend my condulutices 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 makes him a hero who shall always be remembered 
and honored.
  Madam Speaker, at this time I also want to recognize Maplewood 
Officer Julie Olson who was injured in the line of duty in the incident 
that claimed Officer Crittenden's life. I commend Officer Olson for her 
courageous service and wish her a full recovery.

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