[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 2]
[House]
[Page 2208]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      A FALLEN OFFICER REMEMBERED

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Minnesota (Mr. Emmer) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. EMMER of Minnesota. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in remembrance of 
fallen St. Joseph, Minnesota, police officer Brian Klinefelter. It has 
been 20 years now since Brian was killed in the line of duty, and this 
loss is still felt in our community today.
  On a cold night in January, Officer Klinefelter was nearing the end 
of his shift when he heard of an armed robbery over the radio dispatch 
and decided to help his fellow officers pursue the robbers. Not long 
after, Officer Klinefelter was tragically shot and killed in his brave 
attempt to protect his colleagues and the community he loved.
  The men and women in blue are some of the finest this Nation has to 
offer, and Officer Brian Klinefelter is proof of that. Every morning 
they put on their uniforms, not knowing if they will safely return to 
their loved ones at the end of the day. The sacrifices they make are 
done because of their selfless love of country, community, and 
neighbors.
  The night Brian was killed, he left behind his wife, Wendy; his 
newborn daughter, Katelyn; along with numerous family members and 
friends. Wendy and Katelyn, we haven't forgotten you, and we have not 
forgotten Brian--the incredible life he lived and the brave sacrifice 
that he made.

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