[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 63 (Thursday, May 19, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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      HONORING THE WEST HAVEN POLICE DEPARTMENT'S EMERALD SOCIETY

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 19, 1994

  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank our Nation's law 
enforcement officers for their tireless work. During National Police 
Week, we recognize the heroic efforts of those who risk their lives to 
make our neighborhoods safe. On Sunday, the 13th annual National Peace 
Officers' Memorial Day, with sadness and gratitude, we pay tribute to 
fallen officers who have sacrificed themselves in the line of duty.
  I would like to welcome to Washington the members of the West Haven 
Police Department's Emerald Society, who have come to honor colleagues 
from Connecticut and across the country who have died in the line of 
duty. The Emerald Society's presence demonstrates the level of 
commitment of our Nation's law enforcement officers, standing by each 
other as they protect our communities. It is reassuring to know that 
the dedication of these officers to each other is matched by their 
service to the people they protect.
  In my State of Connecticut, we are all saddened by the death this 
year of Groton police officer, William Snyder. Last week, he, along 
with 113 other Connecticut police officers who have died in service 
since 1880, were remembered in a memorial service in Meriden. The debt 
we owe these and all of our law enforcement officers is inestimable. 
For this, the 13th annual National Peace Officer's Memorial Day, let us 
thank the men and women who strive continually to make our communities 
safe.

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