[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 68 (Wednesday, May 12, 1999)]
[House]
[Page H3003]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          NATIONAL POLICE WEEK

  (Mr. QUINN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. QUINN. Mr. Speaker, I wanted to take some time today during 
National Police Week to pay tribute to the men and women who serve our 
country in law enforcement. This is a time when we are given the 
opportunity to thank our friends in law enforcement for their 
commitment to our safety and to honor them for the sacrifices they have 
made.
  Unfortunately, police officers are often called upon to make the 
ultimate sacrifice so that the rest of us may remain safe. Police 
officers risk their lives every day of the week to ensure safety in our 
communities.
  I just want to take a moment to recognize and pay tribute to the tens 
of thousands of law enforcement officers that have given their lives to 
protect our families and communities. We do not take enough time often 
enough to honor the lives of fallen law enforcement officials.

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  I was proud to vote yesterday, as the whole House did, on a 
resolution that officially expresses the sense of the Congress that all 
police officers slain in the line of duty be honored and recognized.
  On May 15, more than 15,000 law enforcement officers and their 
families will gather in the Capitol to honor their comrades that have 
fallen in the line of duty. We are honored to join our voice with 
theirs in paying respect to the great men and women who have served our 
country.

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