[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 67 (Thursday, May 25, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Pages S4457-S4458]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL DAY--THANK YOU ISN'T ENOUGH

 Mr. CARPO. Mr. President, I rise to discuss an innovative 
program in my home State of Idaho that honors our Nation's law 
enforcement officers.
  As you know, May 15, 2000, was National Law Enforcement Memorial Day. 
This important day was established to commemorate the brave men and 
women of law enforcement who lost their lives in the line of duty. Law 
enforcement personnel risk their lives every day to protect and serve 
this Nation. According to statistics released by the U.S. Department of 
Justice, the incidents of violent crime are steadily declining. Their 
is no doubt that this is a direct result of the hard-work and 
dedication of law enforcement officers across the Nation.
  This year, I was pleased to be able to join the Idaho Education 
Association in sponsoring a state-wide poster contest in conjunction 
with National Law Enforcement Memorial Day. Using the theme ``Thank You 
Isn't Enough,'' creative and talented public school students from 
communities throughout Idaho submitted posters honoring the service and 
sacrifices of law enforcement. The winning posters, chosen from four 
different grade ranges, were announced on May 15. The winning entries, 
which I will have the honor of displaying in my office here in 
Washington, D.C., were submitted by the following Idaho public school 
students:
  Kindergarten through Second Grade: Jenefer Kramer from Westside 
Elementary in Idaho Falls.
  Third through Fifty Grade: Mirella Toncheva from Washington 
Elementary in Pocatello.
  Sixth through Eighth Grade: Jenni Henscheid from Sandcreek Middle 
School in Idaho Falls.
  Ninth through Twelfth Grade: Cassey Newbold from Alameda Junior High 
School in Pocatello.

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  I congratulate these winners and all the students who submitted 
entries. Thanks also go to the Idaho Education Association for being a 
partner in this important event. It provided an excellent opportunity 
to honor Idaho's law enforcement community and educate our students on 
the importance of law enforcement services. I look forward to 
sponsoring this contest again in the future.

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