[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 7694-7695]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF ST. PAUL POLICE OFFICER JOSH LYNAUGH

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                          HON. BETTY McCOLLUM

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 8, 2014

  Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life and public 
service of all the brave men and women in law enforcement who have 
given their life in the line of duty.
  As we celebrate National Police Week 2014, let us take time to 
recognize that law enforcement officers all across America risk their 
lives every day to protect our families and keep our communities safe. 
Every peace officer serving in Minnesota, or any community across this 
country, knows that wearing a uniform carries a special responsibility 
and exceptional risk. I salute their courage, commitment, and 
exceptional public service.
  Today marks almost a year and half since St. Paul Police Officer Josh 
Lynaugh suffered a fatal heart attack after an on-duty police chase in 
East St. Paul. This was a time of great pain and loss for his family, 
constituents in my district, as well as Minnesotans all across our 
state. Today, the law enforcement community continues to heal from this 
loss and it is my firm belief that they will ultimately do so because 
of their strength and resilience. We must never forget the heroic 
sacrifice of our fallen peace officers. The valiant bravery of these 
men and women helps ensure the safety of our families and communities.
  Police officers bear an enormous responsibility for keeping our 
cities and towns safe.

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Throughout my career in public service, I have advocated for ensuring 
that local police departments have the funding resources they need to 
do their jobs successfully and compensate their officers fairly. From 
my work as a state legislator to the work I do here in Congress, 
supporting those who dedicate their lives to protecting the public has 
been, and will remain, a top priority.
  This National Police Week, I urge my colleagues to join me in 
honoring the courage and sacrifice of all law enforcement officers and 
yield back the balance of my time.

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