[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 1131-1132]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF OFFICER STEVEN DION GREEN, SR.

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                             HON. JO BONNER

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 7, 2012

  Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I rise today 
to honor the service of a fallen hero, Officer Steven Green of the 
Mobile, Alabama Police Department, who recently gave his life in the 
line of duty.
  On February 3, 2012, Officer Green, age 36, was fatally wounded while 
transporting a robbery suspect. Mobile feels the deep pain of the loss 
of this young, dedicated protector of the peace. His untimely death has 
deeply saddened our community and even moved others from around the 
nation to add their many voices to the long list of those offering 
condolences to his family.
  Officer Green dutifully served the Mobile Police Department and the 
people of Mobile since May 2010. He was stationed to the Department in 
the First Precinct and was on assignment in the Fifth Precinct at the 
time of his death.
  A native of Mobile, Officer Green was a graduate of Blount High 
School where he distinguished himself as an outstanding athlete and 
member of the Varsity Football team. After high school, he contributed 
his considerable athletic talents and love of sports to the service of 
young people by coaching Little League Football.
  Mr. Speaker, there is a special calling for those who would lay down 
their lives to guarantee the safety of others. Those who answer this 
call to serve with courage and conviction often don't seek the 
limelight or reward . . . they do what they do because they know it is

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right. Officer Steven Green was just such a person.
  Officer Green is survived by a very large and loving family, 
including his dear wife, Valerie, and their lovely children, Jasmine, 
Tariyah, and Steven, Jr.
  On behalf of the people of Mobile and South Alabama, I offer my 
deepest condolences to each of them and to all of Officer Green's many 
family, friends and fellow officers. You will never be far from our 
hearts as we all reflect upon the devoted service of Officer Green. May 
God bless you all.

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