| Recognizing The Fallen Law Enforcement Officers Who Lived Or Served In Prince William County Between 1922 And 2012 |
May 8, 2013 |
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Gerald Connolly, D-VA
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"Justice of the Peace Thomas Semms Meredith; July 22, 1922; Prince William County Circuit Court, Virginia. Trooper Jackie M. Bussard; May 5, 1970; Virginia State Police. Officer Paul T. White Jr.; October 27, 1973; Prince William County Police. Investigator Claude Everett Seymour; April 25, 1975; Virginia State Police. Trooper Johnny R. Bowman; August 19, 1984; Virginia State Police. Sergeant John D. Conner, III; July 24, 1988; Manassas City Police. Officer Philip M. Pennington; November 22, 1990; Prince William County Police. Trooper Jose M. Cavazos; February 24, 1993; Virginia State Police. Special Agent William H. Christian, Jr.; May 29, 1995; Federal Bureau of Investigation. Detective John M. Gibson; July 24, 1998; United States Capitol Police. Officer Marlon F. Morales; June 13, 2001; Washington D.C. Metropolitan Transit Police. Second Lt. Francis Joseph Stecco; October 25, 2008; Fairfax County Police. Special Agent Chad L. Michael; October 26, 2009; Drug Enforcement Administration. Special Agent Forrest N. Leamon; October 26, 2009; Drug Enforcement Administration. Officer Paul Michael Dittamo; October 30, 2010; Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Department. Officer Chris Yung; December 31, 2012; Prince William County Police. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring these sixteen fallen law enforcement officers. I extend my personal appreciation to the Prince William County Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association for their continued dedication to strengthening the relationship between the Police Department and county residents. With this tribute, we honor the memories and lives of the officers and the sacrifices made by them and their families to keep our community safe. "
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| April 21, 1836, San Jacinto Day |
April 18, 2013 |
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Ted Poe, R-TX
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"Travis asked for help, for people to come to the Alamo. No one came to help him except 32 volunteers from, yes, the town of Gonzales. And while he was behind those Alamo walls, he wrote probably the most famous letter written by any military leader in our history. It was dated February 24, 1836. I have a copy of this letter on my wall, as do many Texans that represent Texas in the House of Representatives. I think it’s a call to freedom and liberty in the spirit of our ancestors."
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| Safe Communities, Safe Schools Act Of 2013—Continued |
April 16, 2013 |
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Christopher Murphy, D-CT
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"After exiting a local restaurant, Kanasha and her boyfriend got into their car. Another car pulled up beside them, blocked them as they were going into a parking space, and a man shot at their car. He shot Kanasha in the face. She died shortly thereafter at 16 years old. This was in Florida on February 24 of this year."
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| Brennan Nomination |
March 6, 2013 |
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Ted Cruz, R-TX
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"If the Senator from Kentucky would allow this question, I would like to respond to his very gracious invitation and ask if the following letter gives the Senator from Kentucky encouragement and sustenance as he stands and fights for liberty? This letter was written February 24, 1836, and it begins as follows:"
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