Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart to honor and to mourn the loss of one of Corpus Christi Police Department's finest, Officer Alan McCollum, who was tragically killed in the line of duty. President Ronald Reagan once said: ``There can be no more noble vocation than the protection of one's fellow citizens.'' Officer McCollum was a compassionate, devoted, and admired public servant who dutifully worked to keep south Texas safe. Before serving as a police officer, Officer McCollum served 21 years in the U.S. Army, earning the Bronze Star and numerous other accolades. Following the Army, his service to others continued by joining the Corpus Christi Police Department in 2013, where he was a valued member of the Honor Guard and SWAT team. Last year, he once again demonstrated his willingness to sacrifice his own safety for others by helping push an overturned car back on its wheels after it had caught fire, saving the life of the driver. On Saturday, Officer McCollum paid the ultimate price, sacrificing himself, while upholding the rule of law. Scripture tells us that the Lord is near to the brokenhearted and those who are crushed in spirit. Right now, so many of us, in Texas, the Corpus Christi Police Department, and the family of Officer McCollum, are brokenhearted.…”