[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 104 (Tuesday, July 24, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1406]
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                   RECOGNIZING BLUE AND WHITE SUNDAY

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 24, 2001

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join Community Baptist 
Church of Davison, Michigan, in honoring the dedicated men and women of 
law enforcement throughout Genesee County. This Sunday has been 
declared by Community Baptist Church as ``Blue and White Sunday,'' in 
honor of the members of each police department in Genesee County. The 
Community Baptist Church of Davison recognizes that our police officers 
should be surrounded with our prayers.
  As a Member of Congress, I consider it both my duty and privilege to 
work to promote, protect, defend, and enhance human dignity. I know 
that because of Genesee County's loyal police forces, this task becomes 
easier. It takes a special kind of person to patrol our streets and 
ensure our citizens' safety, and because of their commitment to 
justice, the cities and townships of Genesee County have collectively 
become a better place.
  I applaud Community Baptist Church for their insight in honoring 
these valiant people who have made it their life's work to preserve 
peace and order, and have served the public trust. In addition, they 
have become role models, colleagues, and friends to the community.
  Mr. Speaker, we owe law enforcement officials throughout the country 
a debt of gratitude. Every day they put their very lives on the line to 
shield our loved ones and us from harm, and for that I am more than 
thankful. I ask my colleagues to please join me in recognizing their 
efforts.

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