[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 32 (Wednesday, March 16, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E451]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      RECOGNIZING NEW JERSEY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION

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                           HON. SCOTT GARRETT

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 15, 2005

  Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
New Jersey State Law Enforcement Officers Association. Since 1938, the 
New Jersey Law Enforcement Officers Association and its members have 
worked to keep New Jersey safe from criminals and have sought to 
recognize those officers who go above and beyond the call of duty.
  Our law enforcement officers risk their lives daily by placing the 
safety of others before themselves. We must never forget the sacrifice 
of our fallen officers who have given all to protect our families and 
communities.
  Our local law enforcement officers are now a part of the front line 
in the battle to keep America safe from terrorist threats and on a 
daily basis confront the specter of further attacks. We must recognize 
the crucial role our local law enforcement plays in the War on Terror 
and provide them the support they need to keep us safe.
  The New Jersey State Law Enforcement Officers Association, in 
recognition of the importance of coordinating law enforcement, numbers 
Federal, State, County and Municipal Law Enforcement agents in its 
membership. By working together professionally and with the 
association, our law enforcement officers can easily share information 
about criminal threats.
  Our thoughts and prayers are with our law enforcement officers and 
with their families. We owe a great debt to those who work to keep us 
safe and it is only fitting that Congress recognize the work of these 
guardians of peace.

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