WASHINGTON - Committee on House Administration Chairman Candice S. Miller (R-MI) issued the following statement on the passing of U.S. Capitol Police Officer Vernon J. Alston, who died Saturday, January 23, 2016 while off duty:

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of U.S. Capitol Police Officer Vernon J. Alston who passed away on Saturday. We join with the entire Capitol Police Force in remembering him and his 20 years of dedicated service to our community. This is a tremendous and sudden loss for the U.S. Capitol, and his smile and positive attitude will be forever missed."

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