December 11, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 198 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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            HONORING THE LIFE AND SACRIFICE OF STEPHEN CARR

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Arkansas (Mr. Womack) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. WOMACK. Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I rise today 
to honor the life, service, and sacrifice of a hero from the Third 
District of the great State of Arkansas, Fayetteville Police Officer 
Stephen Carr.
  On Saturday, December 7, Officer Carr was preparing to begin another 
shift of keeping his community safe when he was cowardly ambushed and 
executed, most likely because of the uniform he wore.
  We have lost one of our finest law enforcement officers, someone who 
dedicated his life to serving Arkansas and defending others. Officer 
Carr made it his mission to make our State a safer place for everyone.
  Officer Carr served as a protector, promoted peace and justice, and 
demonstrated the valor and integrity that the uniform embodies.
  Our hearts are broken as we grieve this unthinkable loss. Today, we 
vow never to forget his memory and pledge to honor his life of service 
forever. I join all of Arkansas this morning in the mourning of the 
loss of Officer Stephen Carr. Our prayers are with his family, his 
loved ones, and the Fayetteville Police Department.
  I also recognize Corporal Seay Floyd and Officer Natalie Eucce, who 
immediately engaged and eliminated the suspect.
  Our police deserve our deepest respect and gratitude. While they know 
the risks they face are greater than ever, they refuse to shy away from 
their mission to protect and serve.
  Stephen Carr was a native of The Woodlands, Texas. Mr. Speaker, my 
friend and colleague Representative Kevin Brady would have been on this 
floor this morning to offer his condolences to the family, a family 
that he knew personally, but because of a markup in the Ways and Means 
Committee, he is unable to be on the floor with me this morning.
  Mr. Speaker, if it please the House, I would like to ask for a moment 
of silence for Officer Carr, who will be laid to rest tomorrow, and, in 
fact, for all of our heroes who have faced the end of watch.

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