HONORING THE ANNAPOLIS POLICE DEPARTMENT

On 2026-05-13, Representative Sarah Elfreth (D-MD-3) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING THE ANNAPOLIS POLICE DEPARTMENT" in the House.

HONORING THE ANNAPOLIS POLICE DEPARTMENT

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3403-H3404] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE ANNAPOLIS POLICE DEPARTMENT (Ms. ELFRETH asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) Ms. ELFRETH. Mr. Speaker, this Police Week, I rise to honor the 20 members of the Annapolis Police Department who received the Life Saving Award and the Meritorious Service Award for their heroism on June 11, 2023. On that afternoon, Paddington Place in Annapolis experienced a heartbreaking mass shooting at a birthday party that took the lives of three of our neighbors and injured three others. In the face of an unfolding tragedy, these officers worked quickly to stabilize the scene and provide lifesaving aid to the gunshot victims. The officers met the families and victims with extreme professionalism, compassion, and composure--working with extraordinary teamwork under challenging circumstances. That night was just one example of how first responders rush to the scene and show up for our loved ones on their hardest days. [[Page H3404]] I thank the officers for their unwavering service on behalf of our community. ____________________