[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 62 (Thursday, May 18, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E761]
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                   HONORING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS

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                         HON. JERRY F. COSTELLO

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 18, 2000

  Mr. COSTELLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of National Law 
Enforcement Week and to honor the men and women who serve our Nation as 
Law Enforcement Officers.
  America's law enforcement officers are one of our most valuable 
resources. Almost one million individuals nationwide perform an 
incredibly important task as they put their lives in danger on a daily 
basis to protect and serve the people. As a former police officer, and 
the father to a former police officer, I know the inherent risk 
involved in the profession and salute these men and women for their 
efforts.
  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased that since 1993, the 12th District of 
Illinois has received funding for 272 new law enforcement officers 
under the COPS grant funding program. These additional officers have 
worked to increase the safety and well being of my constituents.
  I urge my colleagues to join me in honor of Law Enforcement Week and 
our courageous law enforcement officers. These men and women deserve 
this praise and recognition.

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