[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 52 (Wednesday, May 4, 1994)]
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                         CRIME PREVENTION MONTH

  (Mr. BARRETT of Wisconsin asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BARRETT of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to support the 
efforts of over 27 million people across the country who are working to 
prevent crime in their neighborhoods and communities. Today, I am 
introducing legislation to commemorate their work by designating 
October 1994 as National Crime Prevention Month; more than 150 of my 
colleagues have already joined me in this endeavor.
  Americans refuse to accept complacency. From education to 
neighborhood watch groups, they are committed to fighting back. To help 
these people in their efforts, we need to inform residents and make 
them aware of the difference individuals can make.
  I am working with the National Crime Prevention Council to bring 
crime prevention to every household.
  This effort to support the millions of Americans who have joined the 
battle against crime is a cost-free way to make a difference. These 
Americans have demonstrated that by working together, we can reduce 
crime, drug abuse and fear of crime.
  This is a fight we can and must win for the sake of our families and 
our children.

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