09.22.22

USCP Officer William Thomas

‘The loss of Officer Thomas leaves a hole in the close-knit community of brave men and women who keep us safe here in the Capitol. The entire Senate joins Officer Thomas’s brother Vincent, as well his brothers and sisters here in uniform, in mourning this tragic loss.’

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the passing of Officer William Thomas:

“First, I was deeply saddened to learn that we lost a dedicated and long-serving member of the Senate family this week. Officer William Thomas of the United States Capitol Police passed away after a battle with cancer. He was only 38 years young.

“Officer Thomas joined the force nearly fourteen years ago. He quickly became a familiar face to many of the Senators and staff serving on this side of the Capitol.

“By all accounts, his dedication, his professionalism, and his service — in the Senate Division and most recently in the Communications Division — were a credit to the entire Department and to our institution.

“The loss of Officer Thomas leaves a hole in the close-knit community of brave men and women who keep us safe here in the Capitol. The entire Senate joins Officer Thomas’s brother Vincent, as well his brothers and sisters here in uniform, in mourning this tragic loss.”

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