[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 73 (Wednesday, May 13, 2009)]
[House]
[Pages H5490-H5491]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




COMMEMORATING THE 28TH ANNUAL NATIONAL PEACE OFFICERS' MEMORIAL SERVICE

  (Mr. PAULSEN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, this week marks the 28th Annual National 
Peace Officers' Memorial Service, a

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time when thousands of officers come to Washington, D.C. to honor 
officers who have given the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. 
It's a time of remembrance and an opportunity to provide comfort and 
appreciation to the families of fallen officers.
  The motto of Police Week is: ``Never Alone, Never Forgotten.'' And it 
must ring in the Halls of Congress not only this week but every day. 
That's why I have joined Congressman Stupak in introducing the Law 
Enforcement Officers' Procedural Bill of Rights. This bipartisan 
legislation ensures that police officers will receive a fair process 
and proper protections in administrative proceedings.
  I want to thank all the law enforcement community and officers who 
commit their lives to serve us. From the officers who protect us here 
at Capitol Hill to those police officers that defend us back in our 
districts, this country is a safer place because of the work you do.

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