[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 27 (Tuesday, February 10, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E237]
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                HONORING SLAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS!

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                            HON. BOB FILNER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 10, 2009

  Mr. FILNER. Madam Speaker and colleagues, I rise today to speak about 
a concurrent resolution that I have reintroduced that recognizes the 
service and sacrifice of our law enforcement officers killed in the 
line of duty.
  My legislation would express the sense of Congress that a stamp, 
called the Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Stamp, should be issued to 
honor law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.
  On average, a law enforcement officer is killed in America every 
other day. Since 1792, when recordkeeping started, more than 18,200 
officers have lost their lives in service to their communities. In 
2008, 140 officers were killed in the line of duty.
  Too many police officers are killed or injured in the line of duty 
every day and this legislation is a way to thank those who put their 
lives in danger every time they put on their uniforms. I am proud to 
sponsor such a worthy legislation.
  I invite my colleagues to join with me in commending our law 
enforcement officers. It is extremely important that we honor these 
everyday heroes! Please join me in supporting the Law Enforcement 
Officers Memorial Stamp Act (H. Con. Res. 31).