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COMMEMORATING NATIONAL POLICE WEEK

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Thursday, May 14, 2026
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Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H3459] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] {time} 1015 COMMEMORATING NATIONAL POLICE WEEK (Mr. Kennedy of New York was recognized to address the House for 5 minutes.) Mr. KENNEDY of New York. Mr. Speaker, as we commemorate National Police Week, I rise today on behalf of a grateful western New York community and a grateful nation to mourn the passing of Buffalo Police Inspector Daniel E. Redmond, whom we lost on March 4, 2026, at the age of 86. Inspector Redmond's life was defined by service, sacrifice, and an unwavering commitment to protecting the City of Good Neighbors, Buffalo, New…

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Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H3459] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] {time} 1015 COMMEMORATING NATIONAL POLICE WEEK (Mr. Kennedy of New York was recognized to address the House for 5 minutes.) Mr. KENNEDY of New York. Mr. Speaker, as we commemorate National Police Week, I rise today on behalf of a grateful western New York community and a grateful nation to mourn the passing of Buffalo Police Inspector Daniel E. Redmond, whom we lost on March 4, 2026, at the age of 86. Inspector Redmond's life was defined by service, sacrifice, and an unwavering commitment to protecting the City of Good Neighbors, Buffalo, New York. Dan wore the badge for 39 years. He rose through the ranks from patrol officer to lieutenant to captain and, ultimately, to inspector, the highest civil service rank in the department. What defined Dan most was not the title he had but the choices he made, choices that helped him earn the respect of our entire city and community. Dan believed leadership meant standing shoulder to shoulder with the men and women doing the work. It meant being present when it mattered most. As an inspector, Dan could have taken the easy path. He could have worked steady days, avoided weekends, and spent his time behind a desk. Instead, he chose the night shifts and the hardest hours, often working the same shifts as the youngest officers under his command. That was the kind of public servant that Dan Redmond was. That was the kind of leader he was. Over the course of his career, he responded to some of the most difficult and tragic moments our city has ever faced. He was there in the aftermath of violence, in the chaos of crime scenes, and in the solemn heartbreak that follows unspeakable loss. Dan served as the initial command officer at hundreds of incidents, moments that would test anyone's strength, courage, and humanity. Through it all, Dan persevered because of his spirit and his virtue. Those who knew him best knew a kind and easygoing man who led with empathy. Dan cared deeply for his fellow officers. He made it a point to be there for them in their precincts, on the streets, and at the scenes that would stay with them long after their shifts ended. Dan understood that policing is not just about enforcing the law. It is about connecting with the communities that you are sworn to protect. Dan's legacy of service didn't end with him. His son, Daniel, and daughter-in-law, Lissa, both became Buffalo police detectives. His eldest grandson, John, currently serves as a Buffalo police officer. In Buffalo, the Redmond lineage is synonymous with the commitment to protect and serve, thanks to the example Dan set for his family. Outside his uniform, Dan was a devoted husband to his wife, Margaret, for 58 years. Their partnership was built on faith, love, and resilience. Dan was a proud father to Daniel, Mollie, and the late Peggy. He was a beloved grandfather to John, Kierra, Michael, Natalie, Mary Grace, Kyle, Kerilyn, Patrick, Lillian, and the late Margaret. In retirement, Dan found joy in the simple things, like riding his bike through the streets of South Buffalo, reading a good book, and watching a movie with the love of his life. Dan was a man of deep faith, a devoted member of St. Martin of Tours Church, and a steady presence in the neighborhood that shaped him. With Dan's passing, Buffalo lost one of our strongest advocates and guardians. On behalf of a grateful community and a grateful nation, I thank Inspector Redmond. I thank him for the nights he gave up so others could sleep safely. I thank him for the burdens he carried so others would not have to. I thank him for choosing the path of service. Mr. Speaker, Buffalo is safer and stronger because of Dan's work. May we honor his legacy by living up to the example he set to serve with humility and lead with integrity. May Daniel E. Redmond rest in peace. ____________________

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