Sheila Jackson Lee: “I acknowledge the words of our chief, Chief Troy Finner: ``We honor the heroes and heal their families' heart.'' Chief…”

“I acknowledge the words of our chief, Chief Troy Finner: ``We honor the heroes and heal their families' heart.'' Chief Troy Finner said that HPD commanders and officers joined thousands tonight with a candlelight vigil in Washington, D.C., to honor the memory of HPD Sergeant Sean Rios, one of 556 recent fallen officers, to recognize from the sheriff's department, Major Susan Cotter, honoring those who paid the ultimate sacrifice, and to honor their families, including Sergeant Gutierrez, Deputies Almendarez and Howard. Gone but not forgotten. I honor those words, and I honor those leaders coming from my local community. Whether they are State, local, Tribal, or Federal agents or officers of any of those agencies, we are grateful for the service of all law enforcement. We thank them and their families. Many families and children were there today at this memorial on the grounds of the United States Capitol. I also wish to thank the many law enforcement officers who serve in my district working to keep Texans safe. I was proud to see the Houston Police Department and Harris County Sheriff's Office participate in this year's observances here in Washington, D.C. To the Capitol Police who protect the people, Members of Congress, our staff, and the work we do, I thank them for protecting our democracy.…”