[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 9]
[House]
[Page 12353]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                TRIBUTE TO MASTER DEPUTY BRANDON COLLINS

  (Mr. YODER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. YODER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today truly saddened. I rise to speak 
the name of a slain police officer in our community for the third time 
in just a few short months. Johnson County Sheriff Master Deputy 
Brandon Collins was hit by a car while making a traffic stop early 
Sunday morning and tragically killed.
  He leaves behind his wife and two daughters, who are suffering an 
unimaginable loss. Deputy Collins was only 44 years old and was just 
about to celebrate his 21st year with his department serving our 
community.
  Brooke and I want to extend our deepest condolences to his family and 
friends. You are all, and will remain, in our thoughts and prayers.
  As we mourn with our entire community, Deputy Collins' death is a 
devastating reminder, especially in light of yesterday being the 15th 
anniversary of the attacks on September 11, that our first responders 
risk their lives all the time to protect us and keep us safe. We owe 
them a debt of gratitude we will never be able to repay.
  Mr. Speaker, may God bless Deputy Collins, and may he rest in peace.

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