[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 61 (Wednesday, May 11, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E934]
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    AUTHORIZING USE OF CAPITOL GROUNDS FOR NATIONAL PEACE OFFICERS' 
                            MEMORIAL SERVICE

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                               speech of

                         HON. JERRY F. COSTELLO

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 10, 2005

  Mr. COSTELLO. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H. Con. Res. 
136, a resolution that honors and celebrates the 24th Annual National 
Peace Officers' Memorial Service Observance Day on May 15, 2005. As a 
former police officer, I salute those law enforcement officials who 
died in the line of duty in 2004 and continue to honor those police 
officers who gave their lives in past years. As a member of the 
Congressional Law Enforcement Caucus, I strongly support critical 
funding for programs, such as the Community Oriented Policing Services 
(COPS) program, to hire additional police officers and help law 
enforcement acquire the latest crime-fighting technologies. I will 
continue to be a strong supporter of the law enforcement community and 
will advocate on behalf of public safety in Congress. I urge my 
colleagues to support this resolution.

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