[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 36 (Monday, February 24, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H750]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   MOMENT OF SILENCE IN HONOR OF CAMERON GIRVIN AND CHRISTOPHER REESE

  (Mrs. KIGGANS of Virginia asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute.)
  Mrs. KIGGANS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, tonight, the Virginia 
congressional delegation is gathered on the House floor to pay our 
respects to Virginia Beach Police Department Officers Cameron Girvin 
and Christopher Reese, who were killed in the line of duty in the early 
hours of Saturday, February 22.
  Tragically, our community lost two of our local heroes when a 
cowardly criminal gunned down two of Virginia Beach's finest during a 
routine traffic stop.
  Officer Chris Reese was just 30 years old, having served with both 
the Virginia Beach Police Department and the Virginia Beach Sheriff's 
Office for the last 6 years. He leaves behind a loving wife. He will be 
remembered for his loyalty to his loved ones and his passion for 
serving the residents of our city.
  Officer Cameron Girvin was just 25 years old and has served with the 
Virginia Beach Police Department since 2020. He leaves behind his wife 
and their unborn daughter, Paisley, who is due in the summer. He will 
be remembered for his contagious smile and love for his family.
  These brave young men were taken too soon and leave behind a grief-
stricken and forever grateful community.
  The city of Virginia Beach, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the 
United States of America will forever be grateful to these officers who 
made the ultimate sacrifice protecting our community. Their families 
will always remain in our prayers.
  On behalf of myself, the Virginia congressional delegation, and the 
United States House of Representatives, I ask that the United States 
House of Representatives observe a moment of silence in their honor.

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