[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 55 (Tuesday, April 17, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E550]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               SUPPORTING PROTECT YOUR PHARMACY NOW! WEEK

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                           HON. PETER T. KING

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 17, 2012

  Mr. KING of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the 
fifth annual Protect Your Pharmacy Now! week. With pharmacy crime on 
the rise, it is important to acknowledge this problem and reflect on 
ways to improve safety measures.
  The Protect Your Pharmacy Now! initiative offers resources to help 
pharmacies protect themselves and deter criminal activity. I applaud 
the National Community Pharmacists Association for making these 
resources available and for engaging and educating local pharmacies on 
this important issue.
  As we have seen most recently with the tragic incident in my 
district, it is essential to protect pharmacies and the general public 
from these dangerous situations. While there is no one-size-fits-all 
approach to eradicating these crimes, I am committed to working with 
pharmacies, law enforcement and my colleagues to address and eradicate 
this growing problem.

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