January 11, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 6 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       MOMENT OF SILENCE HONORING DEPUTY U.S. MARSHAL CHASE WHITE

  (Mr. LaHOOD asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. LaHOOD. Madam Speaker, on November 29, 2018, Deputy U.S. Marshal 
Chase White was senselessly killed in the line of duty while serving a 
warrant in Tucson, Arizona.
  Born and raised in Peoria, Illinois, Chase led a life committed to 
serving his community and his country. Known as a leader amongst his 
peers, Chase entered the Air Force following graduation from the 
University of Illinois and served Active Duty from 2000 to 2007. He was 
set to leave for deployment as a lieutenant colonel in the Air Force 
Reserves the same week he was tragically murdered.
  A loving father of four, his mother, Reverend Lynnda White of 
Peoria's Universalist Unitarian Church, described him as a ``hero'' to 
his children ``because his family was his life.''
  This week, we recognized National Law Enforcement Appreciation. While 
we take one day to celebrate the service of those who protect our 
communities, it is important we never forget the brave men and women, 
like Chase, who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.
  Each day, law enforcement officers leave their families with no 
certainty they will return home safe, yet they are willing to face 
these risks to keep their communities safe. I am grateful for the 
courageous men and women, like Chase, who button up their uniform each 
day, and we thank them for protecting our families so bravely.
  Madam Speaker, at this time, I would ask for a moment of silence for 
Chase White

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