[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 11]
[House]
[Pages 14711-14712]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                              {time}  1915
   REMEMBERING SAN ANTONIO POLICE OFFICER DETECTIVE BENJAMIN MARCONI

  (Mr. CASTRO of Texas asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. CASTRO of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise the day after my hometown, 
San Antonio, laid to rest a hero who was taken from us too soon, 
Detective Benjamin Marconi.
  The son of a San Antonio police officer, Detective Marconi was a 20-
year veteran of the force whose life was tragically cut short last week 
while he was in the field serving our city.
  Known for his big smile, his kindness, and his commitment to doing 
the right thing, Detective Marconi was a beloved member of our 
community. He leaves behind a son, a grandson, and an extended family 
who brought him great joy.
  Our city mourns the loss of Detective Marconi, an outstanding San 
Antonian, whom we dearly miss. His passing is a tragic reminder of the 
risk all of our law enforcement officers take when

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they go to work each day to keep us safe. We are grateful for his 
service and theirs.

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