Shelley Berkley: “I rise today in strong support of this resolution and the law enforcement personnel who put their lives at risk every…”

“I rise today in strong support of this resolution and the law enforcement personnel who put their lives at risk every day in order to protect their fellow Americans. Today, we honor two Nevadan heroes, Stanley Cooper and Joe Gardner, for their courageous actions while protecting the staff and visitors at the Lloyd George Federal Courthouse in Las Vegas during an armed assault earlier this year. Officer Cooper was downed during this senseless act of violence and gave his life while bravely serving his country. We should never forget the heroic sacrifice he made, and my thoughts and prayers go out to his family. U.S. Marshal Gardner thought quickly and acted bravely in responding to the armed assault, and I wish him a speedy recovery from the wounds he received in the line of duty. This resolution honors these public servants' courageous actions and Officer Cooper's legacy of bravery and selflessness.”