[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 71 (Tuesday, May 2, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E911]
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             TRIBUTE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS NATIONWIDE

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                      HON. WILLIAM F. CLINGER, JR.

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 2, 1995
  Mr. CLINGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the law 
enforcement officers who serve and protect our communities in 
Pennsylvania and across the Nation.
  It is appropriate today to recognize these brave men and women, 
especially those in the Keystone State, because today is the 90th 
anniversary of the Pennsylvania State Police. The first police 
organization of its kind, the Pennsylvania State Police was born of 
legislation that was signed into law by Governor Samuel W. Pennypacker 
on May 2, 1905.
  In speaking with many of my colleagues in the House, I know that the 
Pennsylvania State Police enjoy an excellent reputation throughout the 
country--especially for their vigilance in maintaining safe highway 
travel. I have even had a few staffers who, in their enthusiasm to 
arrive at events in the Fifth Congressional District on time, have come 
to fully appreciate the keenness of their watchful eyes.
  But while ensuring safe going for motorists is one of our police 
officers' most commonly known duties, it only scratches the surface of 
their tremendous breadth of responsibility. In northwestern and 
northcentral Pennsylvania, we are appreciative of and committed to the 
rural way of life. By maintaining safe streets and peaceful 
neighborhoods, our State and local officers of the law contribute 
invaluably to the preservation of our heritage.
  On this special day, I rise to honor those who serve, those who have 
served, and those who have given their lives to protect our families, 
neighborhoods and friends. They are deserving of our most sincere 
thanks, and I am pleased to have this opportunity to recognize them 
here today.


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