[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 74 (Thursday, May 20, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1046]
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                   LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION MONTH

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                            HON. ALLEN BOYD

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 20, 1999

  Mr. BOYD. Mr. Speaker, today I rise in honor of Law Enforcement 
Appreciation Month to pay tribute to our nation's more than 700,000 men 
and women who serve our communities as law enforcement officers. We owe 
these individuals a tremendous debt of gratitude for the many 
sacrifices they make so that we might enjoy safer places to live and 
work.
  Each day, America's law enforcement officers put their lives on the 
line as our first defense from violent crime. But these public servants 
do so much more than apprehend criminals: law enforcement officers are 
community activists, role models for our nation's young people and 
defenders of law and order.
  This month, in honor of Law Enforcement Appreciation Month, I hope 
that Americans will take time to thank their local law enforcement 
officers for their dedication and hard work. We should also take this 
moment to remember the ultimate sacrifice made by the many officers who 
have lost their lives in the line of duty and pay our respects to the 
families these individuals have left behind. Most importantly, as this 
month comes to a close, we should strive to honor these brave officers 
each day and give them our support so that together we might make our 
communities an even better place to live.

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