[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 2761]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




         CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND MEMORY OF OFFICER DAVID HOFER

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 3, 2016

  Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life and 
memory of Officer David Hofer of the Euless, Texas Police Department. 
Officer Hofer was tragically killed while serving in the line of duty 
on March 1, 2016.
  David's career as an officer began in 2009 after joining the New York 
Police Department. A native of Brooklyn, New York and a 2008 graduate 
of New York University, David fulfilled his lifelong dream of becoming 
a police officer soon after completing his degree. After dutifully 
serving the people of New York for five years, David relocated to North 
Texas where he accepted a position with the Euless Police Department.
  David was an upstanding citizen of the community, and an outstanding 
police officer. He is remembered as a loving son, brother, fiance, and 
hero. David's service and dedication to his neighbors, his community, 
and the City of Euless will never be forgotten. As we memorialize 
David's life within the halls of Congress, may we never forget his 
commitment and sacrifice for the safety and wellbeing of our community.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to stand here today to recognize a true 
hero. I ask all of my distinguished colleagues to join me in 
celebrating the life of Officer David Hofer.

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