[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H825]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            MOMENT OF SILENCE HONORING OFFICER ANDREW DUARTE

  (Mr. PERRY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. PERRY. Mr. Speaker, this past Saturday, February 22, 2025, 
beautiful York County, Pennsylvania, was shaken by a horrific act of 
violence.
  Officer Andrew Duarte of the West York Borough Police Department was 
killed in the line of duty while responding to an active shooter at 
UPMC Memorial hospital at York, which also included a hostage situation 
that wounded five other individuals.
  Officer Duarte demonstrated extraordinary courage, with no regard for 
his own personal safety, as he ran to the sounds of the guns and as he 
put himself in harm's way to protect others. He paid the ultimate price 
to protect the innocent.
  This serves as yet another stark reminder of the selfless and 
tireless dedication of our law enforcement officers who put their lives 
on the line each day to keep us safe.
  On Monday, I spoke to the chief, Chief Millsaps, who told me that 
Officer Duarte's last act, as he laid dying and bleeding out, was to 
pull one of his injured fellow officers to safety and behind the line 
of fire. ``Thank you'' will never be enough.
  As we mourn this breathtaking loss, we pray for Officer Duarte and 
extend our deepest condolences to his family, fellow officers, loved 
ones, and all who were fortunate enough to have crossed his path.
  May his bravery remain at the forefront and his legacy endure. His 
dedication to duty, tireless service, and selfless sacrifice set the 
standard by which we should all be judged. Let us honor him by 
remembering the immense price of safety and peace.
  May God bless Andrew.
  At this time, I ask the House to observe a moment of silence.

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