HONORING OFFICERS GABRIEL VERAS, JR., AND CARIN ELMORE

On 2026-07-20, Representative Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA-1) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING OFFICERS GABRIEL VERAS, JR., AND CARIN ELMORE" in the House.

HONORING OFFICERS GABRIEL VERAS, JR., AND CARIN ELMORE

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 118 (Monday, July 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 118 (Monday, July 20, 2026)] [House] [Page H4672] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING OFFICERS GABRIEL VERAS, JR., AND CARIN ELMORE (Mr. CARTER of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Norcross Police Officer Gabriel Veras, Jr., and Communications Officer Carin Elmore for their heroic and lifesaving teamwork. On April 7, 2025, Officer Elmore, acting quickly after receiving emergency calls, dispatched officers to the scene of a 3-year-old child in cardiac arrest. Officer Veras arrived before paramedics and began chest compressions and rescue breaths, reviving the child. Because of their quick and heroic action, a life was saved, and the child made a full recovery. On September 4, the city of Norcross awarded both officers the Arthur M. Kaplan First Responder Award for their heroism. This year, the National Association of Police Organizations honored Officer Veras with the 2026 TOP COPS honorable mention, and Governor Brian Kemp commended his lifesaving actions. I thank Officer Veras and Officer Elmore for their efforts to serve their community to the fullest capacity. I congratulate both of them on their well-deserved recognition and thank them for their service. ____________________