[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 95 (Wednesday, July 20, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: July 20, 1994]
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             LAW ENFORCEMENT SUPPORT FOUNDATION OF AMERICA

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                      HON. JAMES A. TRAFICANT, JR.

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 20, 1994

  Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor an outstanding 
organization recently established in Staten Island, NY, the Law 
Enforcement Support Foundation of America. This foundation is the 
support network for officers and their families in their struggle to 
overcome medical problems. This network, comprised of former and 
current police officers, religious pontiffs and various businesses, 
support officers and their families with physical, emotional and 
financial difficulties regarding medical needs.
  Mr. Speaker, this foundation rallies different sectors of a community 
and unites them for a common purpose: Support those officers, in their 
time of crisis, who consistently have supported us. As a former 
sheriff, I saw first hand the medical needs of officers regarding non-
duty related illnesses. When all medical and job benefits are exhausted 
the LESFA steps up to bat. They provide lodging for family members near 
the hospital of the patient, doctors provide pro bono care and 
pharmaceutical companies donate medication.
  Mr. Speaker, this organization leads the charge of public service, 
successfully, without the intervention of government. The Law 
Enforcement Support Foundation of America should serve as a shining 
example of how true support, in critical times, comes from family and 
friends. I commend the dedicated men and women behind the LESFA, may 
they be blessed with health, happiness and continued success.

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