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

[Pages H10029-H10030]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING OFFICER BILL CLARDY III

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Alabama (Mr. Byrne) for 5 minutes.

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  Mr. BYRNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with sadness in my heart to 
honor Officer Bill Clardy III of the Huntsville Police Department.
  Officer Clardy, a decorated 14-year veteran of the department who 
also served with distinction in the Iraq war, was tragically shot and 
killed recently during a drug investigation. Officer Clardy was 
assigned to a strategic counterdrug team called the STAC Team, leading 
a task force of Federal and local law enforcement agencies to make drug 
busts across north Alabama.
  Sadly, the Clardy family knows well the sacrifices of service. 
Officer Clardy's father, Billy Clardy, Jr., was killed in a car crash 
while on duty in 1978.
  We owe it to Officer Clardy not to forget him or his sacrifice. 
Officer Clardy's reputation for service and for caring for his 
community is unmatched.
  Officer Clardy was a Huntsville hero, and he is an American hero. He 
will be greatly missed.
  Our thoughts, our prayers, and our support now are with the Clardy 
family. We embrace you with our love. We offer you our support. In the 
days to come, we pledge to you, we will not forget his sacrifice.

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