[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 67 (Tuesday, May 11, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E920]
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            NATIONAL PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY RESOLUTION

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                            HON. JOEL HEFLEY

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 11, 1999

  Mr. HEFLEY. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to introduce today a resolution 
to honor the sacrifice and commitment of the men and women who have 
lost their lives while serving as law enforcement officers. This 
resolution, which is cosponsored by over 130 of my colleagues, 
expresses the gratitude of the House of Representatives for the work 
peace officers perform and honors peace officers who have been killed 
in the line of duty.
  We have all been affected by the tragic and senseless deaths of peace 
officers around the country. Unfortunately, there are few communities 
in the United States that have not been impacted by the meaningless 
death of a peace officer. Our own Capitol community was shocked and 
saddened last year by the tragic shooting of Capitol Police Officer 
Jacob Chestnut and Special Agent John Gibson. Each of these officers 
provided unparalleled protection to citizens throughout the United 
States.
  As Members of Congress, we recognize and honor the protection, safety 
and public service these officers provided on a daily basis. These 
officers will be further honored this Saturday when peace officers from 
around the country travel to Washington for a day of commemoration and 
honor for fellow officers slain in the line of duty. The National Peace 
Officers Memorial Day serves as a solemn reminder of the sacrifice and 
commitment to safety that these men and women make on our behalf.
  Law-enforcement officers face unprecedented risks while bravely 
protecting our communities and our freedoms. I hope my colleagues will 
join me in expressing our appreciation to all peace officers and paying 
tribute to those slain in the line of duty and to their surviving 
families.

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