Felix Grucci: “I rise today in honor of Suffolk County Police Officer Marlene Loos, who was recently named the Officer of the Month by…”

“I rise today in honor of Suffolk County Police Officer Marlene Loos, who was recently named the Officer of the Month by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. Marlene Loos epitomizes the bravery of the men and women who patrol our streets, serve our neighbors, and protect our children day and night. On the morning of December 10, 1998, while responding to a 911 call, Officer Loos was shot point-blank in the chest. After struggling to her feet to try and protect people surrounding the incident, she was shot again in the arm. Despite being shot twice, Officer Loos was able to cover a bystander with her own body, hoping that her body armor would protect them both. Fortunately, Officer Loos was able to survive the attack on that December morning. Coming from a family of police officers, she continues to serve our community on Long Island, and I am extremely proud to have her as my constituent. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Officer Loos on this recent honor and thanking her and her fellow officers for protecting and making our communities safe throughout this Nation.”