Washington, D.C. - Bipartisan legislation offered by U.S. Senators Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) and Bob Casey (D-Pa.) honoring the life of Canonsburg Police Officer Scott Bashioum has been unanimously approved by the Senate. Officer Bashioum was killed in the line of duty while responding to a domestic violence call on November 10, 2016.
Senators Toomey and Casey's legislation (S. 831) provides for the renaming of the U.S. Post Office in Canonsburg on West Pike Street as the "Police Officer Scott Bashioum Post Office Building."
"Officer Scott Bashioum spent his entire adult life making his community and our country safer," said Senator Toomey. "He embodied what it means to be a public servant and it's important that we properly honor Officer Bashioum's life and legacy. Renaming the post office in Canonsburg is a small, but appropriate step, in this effort. It is my hope that we can get this bill to the President's desk soon."
"Officer Scott Bashioum will be remembered for his service, both to the community as a police officer and to the country as a veteran," said Senator Casey. "I am happy the Senate passed Senator Toomey's and my legislation renaming of the U.S. Post Office in Canonsburg on West Pike Street as the ‘Police Officer Scott Bashioum Post Office Building.' I look forward to the House passing this legislation and the President signing it."
S. 831 now awaits adoption by the House of Representatives before it can be signed into law. Companion legislation (H.R. 1950) has been introduced in the House by Congressman Tim Murphy (R-Pa. 18).
Described as being "born to help people," Officer Bashioum joined the Canonsburg Police Department seven years ago following a 25-year career in the United States Air Force. During his time in the Air Force, Officer Bashioum was deployed during the Persian Gulf War and Operation Enduring Freedom. He also served as the Assistant Chief at the Slovan Fire Department.
