[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 96 (Friday, July 17, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1342]
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                       MATAGORDA POLICE 100 CLUB

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                             HON. RON PAUL

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 17, 1998

  Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, when we go on the August break I will attend a 
number of events back in my district and one which I will be very proud 
to attend will be the Matagorda County 100 Club Awards banquet. This 
group provides assistance to the families of law enforcement personnel 
who are slain on the job.
  I can think of no better example of how people can freely work 
together to provide assistance to those who are in need, and who are 
most deserving of the help of their neighbors. Officers slain in duty 
give their lives to protect the liberties of the citizens. Our Nation 
has a strong tradition of local law enforcement, a tradition which 
would fail without the courage and willingness of men and women to put 
their lives on the line by working as state and local law enforcement 
agents.
  Once again, Mr. Speaker, I want to take this opportunity to commend 
the 100 Clubs and the brave men and women who serve as local law 
enforcement agents.

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