Congresswoman Barbara Lee Introduces Resolution Honoring Four Fallen Police Officers
For Immediate Release
March 26, 2009
Contact: Nicole Y. Williams
(202) 225-2661
Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) along with a number of her colleagues including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Reps. Jerry McNerney (D-CA), Ellen Tauscher (D-CA), George Miller (D-CA), Lynn Woolsey (D-CA), Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) and Pete Stark (D-CA) introduced a resolution honoring the lives, and mourning the loss, of Sgts. Mark Dunakin, Ervin Romans, Daniel Sakai, and Officer John Hege, members of the Oakland Police Department in California who were brutally slain in the line of duty. She released this statement:
“As we prepare to come together tomorrow as a community to pay tribute to four fallen heroes - Sergeant Mark Dunakin, Sergeant Ervin Romans, Sergeant Daniel Sakai and Officer John Hege - members of the Oakland Police Department, who were brutally gunned down while serving in the line of duty, a number of my colleagues joined me today in introducing this resolution honoring their lives and service to the City of Oakland, the entire Bay Area and this nation.
“Often members of law enforcement go unnoticed, but they provide a critical service– to help protect our communities. These men performed their jobs to the fullest everyday knowing that there was a possibility that they would ultimately give their lives in service to their community. This resolution not only mourns their loss, but acknowledges the sacrifices they made to protect the people of Oakland.
“I again extend my deepest sympathies to the family members of the four officers. This is a difficult time for members of the Oakland Police Department, and my heart goes out to the members who must deal with the loss of their brothers. Our prayers are with you during this solemn time.”
Note: For a copy of the resolution please contact Nicole Y. Williams at (202) 225-2661 or click here.
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