HONORING THE LIFE OF DEPUTY BRUCE EVANS

On 2025-05-15, Representative Mike Ezell (R-MS-4) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING THE LIFE OF DEPUTY BRUCE EVANS" in the House.

HONORING THE LIFE OF DEPUTY BRUCE EVANS

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 15, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 82 (Thursday, May 15, 2025)] [House] [Page H2058] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE LIFE OF DEPUTY BRUCE EVANS (Mr. Ezell of Mississippi was recognized to address the House for 5 minutes.) Mr. EZELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and ultimate sacrifice of Deputy Bruce Evans of the Jackson County Sheriff's Department, who was tragically killed in the line of duty on July 18, 2000. Deputy Evans lost his life while protecting his community. In his final moments, he stood in harm's way so that others could be safe. That is the kind of man he was. He was a courageous man, selfless and committed to the oath that he took. Bruce served 7 years in law enforcement, 4 of those with the Jackson County Sheriff's Department. He was a husband, a father of two children, and a hero to all who knew him. This loss is especially personal to my office. My chief of staff was Bruce's partner at the sheriff's department at that time. I have heard firsthand how deeply Bruce cared for his work, his family, and his community. Mr. Speaker, we honor his memory today, and we pray for his family and his loved ones. We recommit ourselves to standing behind the brave men and women who wear the badge every day. ____________________