[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 12 (Wednesday, January 21, 2009)]
[House]
[Page H392]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 ACKNOWLEDGING THE SERVICE OF THE CINCINNATI POLICE DEPARTMENT IN THE 
                              INAUGURATION

  (Mr. DRIEHAUS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. DRIEHAUS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge the service 
of the Cincinnati Police Department in yesterday's inaugural 
celebration. The men and women of Cincinnati proudly served as a 
security detail for yesterday's events, as did thousands of officers 
from across the United States.
  As one traveled the streets of Washington yesterday, the presence of 
our police and military was reassuring. They were courteous, 
respectful, and extremely professional as they assisted millions of 
visitors to our Nation's Capital.
  Let this be a reminder to all of us of the tremendous dedication of 
our men and women in uniform serving our communities here at home as 
well as those serving abroad. It is their dedication and commitment to 
service that ensures our freedoms, the freedoms celebrated yesterday in 
the inauguration of our 44th President.
  Let these brave officers be a model for all Americans as we heed the 
call to service and renew our democracy.

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