[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 135 (Wednesday, October 25, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1930]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT MUSEUM ACT

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                               speech of

                         HON. JERRY F. COSTELLO

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 24, 2000

  Mr. COSTELLO. Mr. Speaker, as a co-sponsor of this legislation, I 
rise today in support of S. 1438, the National Law Enforcement Museum 
Act, which honors 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 American people. As a former police 
officer, and the father of a former police officer, I know the inherent 
risk involved in the profession and salute these men and women for 
their efforts.
  This legislation will allow the National Law Enforcement Officers 
Memorial Fund to go forward with plans to build the most comprehensive 
law enforcement museum and research facility in the world. The museum 
will serve to educate and inform the public of the risks and duties 
that law enforcement officers face on a daily basis.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting the 
National Law Enforcement Museum Act. America's law enforcement officers 
are highly deserving of the praise and recognition that the museum will 
bring them.

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