[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 68 (Tuesday, May 5, 2009)]
[House]
[Page H5104]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING AND CONGRATULATING THE PINAL COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT 
               FOR FIGHTING BACK AGAINST THE DRUG CARTELS

  (Mrs. KIRKPATRICK of Arizona asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute.)
  Mrs. KIRKPATRICK of Arizona. Mr. Speaker, several weeks ago a deputy 
with the Pinal County Sheriff's Office noted a speeding van and 
observed likely packages of marijuana through the window. After a brief 
car chase, the deputy was able to secure the van and found 476 pounds 
of marijuana. This successful bust is yet more evidence that our local 
law enforcement is playing a vital role in fighting back against the 
drug cartels.
  I congratulate Sheriff Babeu and the entire Pinal County Sheriff's 
Department for this seizure, which will keep drugs out of our 
community.
  Our local law enforcement in Arizona deserve recognition for a job 
well done. With more resources, they do even more to protect our 
borders and keep our communities safe.

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