[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 15, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1051]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


     SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY

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                               speech of

                         HON. JERRY F. COSTELLO

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 8, 2007

  Mr. COSTELLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H. Res. 291, a 
resolution that commemorates and observes Peace Officers' Memorial Day, 
which honors law enforcement officers and those killed or disabled in 
the line of duty.
  Law enforcement officers risk their lives daily to protect the 
citizens of this Nation and sadly 143 law enforcement officers were 
killed in the line of duty in 2006. Next week, thousands of law 
enforcement officers will come to Washington, DC, to pay their respects 
to their fallen fellow officers at the National Law Enforcement 
Memorial. As a former police officer, I also pay tribute to law 
enforcement officials who died in the line of duty in 2006 and continue 
to honor those police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice.
  As a proud 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.
  Mr. Speaker, in honor of our courageous law enforcement officers, I 
ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing and paying respect to our 
valiant heroes. As a proud cosponsor of H. Res. 291, I urge my 
colleagues to support this resolution.

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