[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 12]
[House]
[Page 16264]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




         REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF COLD SPRING OFFICER TOM DECKER

  (Mr. PAULSEN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to lend my voice to the chorus 
of Minnesotans that are grieving at the loss of one of our finest, Cold 
Spring Police Officer Tom Decker, who was senselessly murdered while 
responding to a call for help.
  A 6-year veteran of the force and a father of four, Officer Decker 
exemplified what it means to serve and protect. He loved his job and 
the community that he served, and those he served admired and respected 
him in return. He was absolutely one of the good guys: a dedicated 
husband, father, and police officer.
  So today, Mr. Speaker, let us honor Officer Decker's life and the 
incredible devotion he gave to his community. He was a hero. But more 
importantly, he was an incredible human being. He and his service will 
be absolutely and deeply missed. Let us all keep Officer Decker and his 
loved ones, fellow officers, and community in our prayers.

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