[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 95 (Wednesday, June 13, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Page S7629]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                      MODESTO'S NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

 Mrs. BOXER. Madam President, I ask my colleagues to join me in 
recognizing the outstanding National Night Out program in Modesto, CA. 
For the past 6 years, the city of Modesto has either ranked first or 
second in the Nation in National Night Out participation among cities 
with populations of 100,000 to 299,999.
  Since its inception in 1983, National Night Out has brought millions 
of Americans together to take a united stand against crime and send a 
clear message to criminals that citizens and neighborhoods are 
committed to crime prevention. National Night Out has played an 
instrumental role in helping to raise crime and drug prevention 
awareness, generate support for and participation in local anticrime 
programs, and perhaps most importantly, improve neighborhood spirit and 
strengthen community-police partnerships.
  In 2006, more than 35.2 million people and 11,125 communities from 
all 50 States, U.S. territories, and military bases worldwide 
participated in the National Night Out campaign. Conscientious 
citizens, law enforcement agencies and civic groups came together to 
participate in a variety of festive events and activities such as block 
parties, ice cream socials, flashlight walks, and visits from law 
enforcement and other public agencies to help promote the importance of 
community involvement in local crime-fighting programs.
  In Modesto, 123 neighborhoods participated in National Night Out last 
year, making it the Nation's leader among cities with populations of 
100,000 to 299,999. The city of Modesto is a shining example of the 
importance of community and cooperation in local crime-fighting 
efforts.
  As the residents of Modesto gather for another successful National 
Night Out campaign, I would like to congratulate and commend its 
citizens, civic leaders, and the Modesto Police Department for their 
leadership and willingness to help make their city a safer and better 
place to call home.

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