{"database": "openregs", "table": "congressional_record", "rows": [["CREC-2026-02-24-pt1-PgE157-2", "2026-02-24", 119, 2, null, null, "HONORING THE SERVICE AND SACRIFICE OF OFFICER ELIJAH MONROE GARRETSON", "HOUSE", "EXTENSIONS", "HONORING", "E157", "E157", "[{\"name\": \"John R. Carter\", \"role\": \"speaking\"}]", null, "172 Cong. Rec. E157", "Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 36 (Tuesday, February 24, 2026)\n\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 36 (Tuesday, February 24, 2026)]\n[Extensions of Remarks]\n[Page E157]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]\n\n HONORING THE SERVICE AND SACRIFICE OF OFFICER ELIJAH MONROE GARRETSON\n\n                                 ______\n\n                          HON. JOHN R. CARTER\n\n                                of texas\n\n                    in the house of representatives\n\n                       Tuesday, February 24, 2026\n\n  Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor\nthe life, service, and ultimate sacrifice of Officer Elijah Monroe\nGarretson, a devoted public servant whose courage and commitment left a\nlasting legacy on the Copperas Cove community and Central Texas.\n  Officer Garretson lived a life defined by service. He first answered\nthe call to protect others through honorable service in the United\nStates Army, serving from 2017 to 2024 and attaining the rank of\nSergeant. His military career reflected discipline, leadership, and an\nunwavering sense of duty that guided him both in and out of uniform.\n  Following his military service, Officer Garretson continued his\ncommitment to public service by joining the Copperas Cove Police\nDepartment in January 2025. The department sponsored him through the\nCentral Texas College Basic Peace Officer Academy, where he\ndistinguished himself as a top student, graduating with the highest GPA\nin his class in 2025. He was sworn in as a police officer on June 27,\n2025, successfully completed field training, and served on Gold Team\nNights with professionalism, integrity, and compassion.\n  On January 10, 2026, Officer Garretson made the ultimate sacrifice,\nlosing his life in the line of duty while protecting the community he\nserved with honor. Beyond the uniform, Elijah Garretson was a devoted\nhusband, father, son, and brother. He married his wife, Alexis, in July\n2025 and was a loving father to his five-year-daughter, Elliana. He was\nalso pursuing college studies in social work, driven by a deep passion\nfor mental health and helping others.\n  Though his time with the department was far too brief, Officer\nGarretson's legacy of service, courage, and compassion will endure. We\nhonor his life, grieve his loss, and remain forever grateful for his\nsacrifice.\n\n                          ____________________"]], "columns": ["granule_id", "date", "congress", "session", "volume", "issue", "title", "chamber", "granule_class", "sub_granule_class", "page_start", "page_end", "speakers", "bills", "citation", "full_text"], "primary_keys": ["granule_id"], "primary_key_values": ["CREC-2026-02-24-pt1-PgE157-2"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 32.41035807877779, "source": "Federal Register API & Regulations.gov API", "source_url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/developers/api/v1", "license": "Public Domain (U.S. Government data)", "license_url": "https://www.regulations.gov/faq"}