John J. Faso: “Today I rise to honor the memory of Officer Miosotis Familia. Officer Familia was a member of the New York City Police…”

“Today I rise to honor the memory of Officer Miosotis Familia. Officer Familia was a member of the New York City Police Department's 46th Precinct in the Bronx who lost her life in the early hours of July 5. She was targeted by a deranged ex-convict who assassinated her in cold blood. As New York City Police Commissioner James O'Neill said at Officer Familia's funeral: ``Everything our government stands for--freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, freedom from fear-- everything starts with public safety. Miosotis knew this, and she wanted all of to us play our part. ``That is why violence against police and what we represent is a dishonor to civilized society.'' With a renewed dedication to law enforcement and the communities they serve, we pledge to keep Officer Familia's legacy alive. Mr. Speaker, I include in the Record Commissioner O'Neill's remarks. Remarks by Commissioner O'Neill for Officer Familia's Funeral Good morning everybody. Barbara [NYPD Chaplain Rev. Dr. Barbara Williams-Harris], I'm not sure if I'm ready to celebrate yet. I have to work on it.…”