[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 5]
[House]
[Page 7120]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING THE LIFE, SERVICE, AND SACRIFICE OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, 
                     POLICE OFFICER JOSEPH BERGERON

  (Ms. McCOLLUM asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life and service of 
Maplewood Police Sergeant Joseph Bergeron, who will be laid to rest 
tomorrow at St. John's Cemetery in Little Canada, Minnesota.
  Last Saturday morning Sergeant Bergeron was killed in the line of 
duty while responding to a carjacking. On behalf of all Minnesotans, I 
extend our prayers and our deepest sympathies to Sergeant Bergeron's 
wife Gail, and his twin daughters, Alexandra and Samantha, all extended 
family, and friends. Sergeant Bergeron gave his life while working to 
keep us safe, and his heroic sacrifice shall always be honored and 
remembered.
  To the officials and residents of Maplewood, especially the members 
of the police department, I extend my condolences at this time of great 
pain and loss. The City of Maplewood is an outstanding and resilient 
community. The loss of a devoted police officer is a tragedy felt by 
every resident.
  Mr. Speaker, I also want to recognize St. Paul Police Officer David 
Longbehn, who was seriously injured while apprehending the suspect in 
the death of Sergeant Bergeron. I commend Sergeant Longbehn for his 
courageous service, and wish him a full and speedy recovery; and for 
all our men and women who wear a police uniform, a safe watch today.

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