[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 10]
[House]
[Page 14231]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING POLICE OFFICER CODY BROTHERSON

  (Mr. STEWART asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. STEWART. Mr. Speaker, it is with honor but with sadness that I 
rise today to honor a local hero, 26-year-old West Valley Police 
Officer Cody Brotherson, who was killed last week in the line of duty.
  On Sunday, November 6, around 3 a.m., police were pursuing three 
individuals in a stolen vehicle. While Officer Brotherson was placing 
spikes in an attempt to stop this stolen vehicle, he was hit by the car 
and, tragically, killed. Not only will he be deeply missed by his 
parents, two brothers, and loving fiance, but by the entire community.
  I have had the chance, like many Members of Congress, to go on police 
ride-alongs, and again and again I am impressed with their hard work, 
their professionalism, and their willingness to put themselves at risk 
so that they can protect those of us whom they serve.
  Now more than ever, it is important that we recognize these brave men 
and women who are willing to serve and to protect our communities. Cody 
was one of these brave ones who ultimately lost his life protecting us.
  My prayers go out to the Brotherson family during this extremely 
difficult time. We will forever be grateful for his and for their 
sacrifice.

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