[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 66 (Monday, May 19, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E965-E966]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT WEEK

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                         HON. ELLEN O. TAUSCHER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 16, 1997

  Mrs. TAUSCHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of National 
Law Enforcement Week to honor the brave police men and women throughout 
our country and in my district who put their lives on the line on a 
daily basis to protect our families, our friends, and our children. 
Many of these men and women have paid the ultimate price . . . losing 
their lives in the line of duty. In 1996 alone, 115 officers were 
killed nationwide. Their deaths are

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a reminder to us all that the officers who don a badge and patrol our 
streets are heroes and true public servants who risk injury and death 
to provide greater safety and protection for us all.
  In recognition of the efforts of these officers, I want to express my 
continued and strong support for the effective anti-crime COPS Program 
which has put more officers on our streets--more than 150 in my 
district alone. Effective programs like this which support our peace 
officers and reduce crime are true living memorials for our fallen 
heroes who have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. Thank you 
Mr. Speaker.

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