ROSEN HONORS SOUTHERN NEVADA’S FALLEN OFFICERS ON HOUSE FLOOR DURING NATIONAL POLICE WEEK

*Watch Congresswoman Rosen’s floor speech here*

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today in a speech delivered on the House floor, Congresswoman Jacky Rosen (NV-03) honored the memory of the two Southern Nevada police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty last year. Rosen remembered Detective Chad William Parque of the North Las Vegas Police Department and Officer Charleston Vernon Hartfield of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department for their heroism as part of National Police Week.
 

View the full text below of Rosen’s remarks as prepared for delivery:
 

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of the two Nevada police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in 2017: Detective Chad William Parque of the North Las Vegas Police Department, and Officer Charleston Vernon Hartfield of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

Detective Parque was a 10-year veteran of the force. He was a loving husband and father, a selfless member of the community, and a dedicated investigator. His warmth and passion left a mark on all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Officer Hartfield was a victim of the horrific 1 October tragedy. He was a husband and a father, an Army veteran, a First Sergeant in the Nevada Army National Guard, the author of a memoir, and a youth football coach. Officer Hartfield had an unwavering dedication to his community. I attended a candlelight vigil in his memory shortly after his death, and I saw firsthand how many lives he touched.

Detective Parque and Officer Hartfield were taken from us far too soon. Their profound sense of duty and service is as an example for all us.

Thank you.
 

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