[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 79 (Wednesday, May 14, 2008)]
[House]
[Page H3781]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     NATIONAL POLICE WEEK AND NATIONAL PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY

  (Mr. CHABOT asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. CHABOT. Mr. Speaker, as we take time to recognize the 
contributions of more than 900,000 Federal, State and local law 
enforcement officials who serve this Nation and the more than 18,000 
who have lost their lives over the years, I want to express my deep 
appreciation to the law enforcement officials who keep the residents of 
the First District of Ohio safe and secure.
  Each day, police officers put their lives on the line to ensure that 
our laws are enforced and our communities are safe. Too often their 
critical work goes overlooked and underappreciated.
  I would like to thank those who dedicate themselves each day, as well 
as honor those who have fallen in the line of duty, for their 
sacrifices and dedication to our families, our communities, and our 
Nation.
  I urge my colleagues to recognize the efforts of law enforcement 
officials in their communities and nationwide by supporting National 
Police Week and National Peace Officers Memorial Day.

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