[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 57 (Wednesday, May 11, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                   TRIBUTE TO THE BLUE RIBBON PROGRAM

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                       HON. GEORGE E. BROWN, JR.

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 11, 1994

  Mr. BROWN of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
the Blue Ribbon Program of southern California. This program encourages 
the public to wear blue ribbons during National Police Week from May 15 
to 21, in support of southern California law enforcement. The Blue 
Ribbon Program hopes to raise the public's consciousness about law 
enforcement and to demonstrate to police officers throughout southern 
California that he or she is appreciated.
  Sadly southern California law enforcement has lost nine men and women 
to violence in the last year. These brave and dedicated individuals 
will be sorely missed. The Blue Ribbon Program, in a small way, allows 
us the opportunity to acknowledge these fallen heroes and to remember 
their courage.
  Much of the credit for the birth of the Blue Ribbon Program goes to 
Chief Lowell Stark, of the Ontario Police Department. Through Mr. 
Stark's efforts other Police Chiefs in the County of San Bernardino, as 
well as city councils and school boards have joined in to lend their 
support. The California State Assembly and Senate have recently passed 
a joint resolution proclaiming May 15 to 21 as ``Blue Ribbon Week.''
  Law enforcement officers deserve our greatest thanks and respect. 
Unfortunately, too often these modern day heroes go unappreciated, or 
worse yet, are vilified. Blue Ribbon Week is a way for all of us to 
express are deepest, and sincerest gratitude for a job well done. I 
salute these dedicated men and women and I ask my colleagues to join me 
in celebrating the Blue Ribbon Program.

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