[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 59 (Friday, May 10, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E779]
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 RECOGNIZING MAY 10TH ANNUAL PEACE OFFICER DAY IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

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                         HON. LUIS V. GUTIERREZ

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 9, 2002

  Mr. GUTIERREZ. Mr. Speaker, I wish to remind my colleagues of the 
countless sacrifices made by many police officers who serve us every 
day. In particular, we owe a special debt of gratitude to the many 
courageous men and women who have given their lives while protecting 
and defending others. In Congress, we enjoy the protection provided by 
members of the Capitol Police force, just as in our states, cities and 
localities we are privileged to be protected by some of the finest and 
bravest men and women. Unfortunately, far too many of their colleagues 
have lost their lives in the line of duty.
  In the city of Chicago, these brave men and women will be remembered 
tomorrow, May 10, 2002 as part of the Cook County Peace Officer Day of 
Remembrance and Recognition. Last year, the Cook County Board of 
Commissioners passed a resolution establishing May 10th of every year, 
beginning this year, as this special day of remembrance. Tomorrow, the 
Cook County Peace Office Memorial Foundation will hold a special public 
ceremony to honor all current police officers for the difficult work 
that they do every day.
  Mr. Speaker, I applaud the Cook County Peace Officer Memorial 
Foundation and their Co-Chairmen Jason H. Watson, Edward Sajdak, Nathan 
Camer, Daryl Bernard for organizing this special event. I also join 
them in saluting the officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice 
while making America's communities safe and secure for all of us.

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