[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 116 (Thursday, September 23, 2004)]
[House]
[Page H7450]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              215TH BIRTHDAY OF THE U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE

  (Mr. BOOZMAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the oldest Federal 
law enforcement agency in the United States, the U.S. Marshals Service. 
Tomorrow, they will be celebrating their 215th birthday.
  I can tell my colleagues that the Marshals Service has enriched the 
history of the Third Congressional District of Arkansas. We all grew up 
hearing the stories of the brave marshals as they brought the most 
dangerous outlaws in the country to justice. We have seen the movies, 
read the books and all tried to copy their noble behavior.
  Since 1789, they have admirably protected and carried out the orders 
of the Federal court system. From taming the wild West to capturing 
those who threaten our freedom today, the Marshals Service has 
consistently upheld their commitment and dedication to their country. I 
am honored to have the opportunity to acknowledge and thank them for 
their outstanding service to the United States of America.

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