[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 106 (Friday, July 29, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1724]
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 RECOGNIZING THE HAYS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR THEIR LEADERSHIP IN 
                    THE NATIONAL NIGHT OUT CAMPAIGN

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 29, 2005

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Sheriff Don Montague 
and the Hays County Sheriff's Office for their leadership in the 
National Night Out campaign.
  Currently celebrating its 22nd Anniversary, the National Night Out 
(NNO) is a unique crime and drug prevention event sponsored by the 
National Association of Town Watch (NATW). Last year's National Night 
Out campaign involved citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, 
businesses, neighborhood organizations, and local officials from over 
10,000 communities throughout the United States. In all, over 34 
million people participated in 2004. This year's event will be held on 
August 2nd.
  The key to combating crime is by getting neighbors to know their 
neighbors--this is one of the main reasons NNO has been so effective. 
NNO helps heighten awareness of the efforts in crime and drug 
prevention, while also increasing participation in local crime 
deterrence programs. NNO strengthens neighborhood spirit, and 
encourages law enforcement and community partnerships. Most 
importantly, NNO sends a message to criminals, letting them know that 
neighborhoods are organized and ready to fighting back.
  I am honored to recognize Sheriff Don Montague and the Hays County 
Sheriff's Office for their leadership roles in supporting the National 
Night Out. I encourage all Hays County residents to join forces with 
the thousands of other communities across the country in promoting 
cooperative crime prevention; your support is vital in the fight 
against crime.

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