[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 9]
[House]
[Pages 11929-11930]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      RECOGNIZING NIC DIDIA, THE 
                    ``PATROLMAN OF FRANKLIN STREET''

  (Mr. BUCSHON asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BUCSHON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a source of 
inspiration for a community in the Eighth District of Indiana.
  Known as the patrolman of Franklin Street on the west side of 
Evansville, Nic Didia, an 18-year-old with muscular dystrophy, is often 
seen patrolling the area in front of his mother's stores. Nic has 
always wanted to be a police officer and has become known for his 
support of local law enforcement and first responders.
  His dream recently became a reality as he was welcomed on to the 
Evansville Police Department as an honorary

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officer during a ceremony with family, friends, and other members of 
the community. He now proudly wears badge number 980.
  Congratulations, Nic. Your dedication and service to your community 
serve as an example to us all.

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