[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 108 (Thursday, July 25, 2013)]
[House]
[Page H5054]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

  (Mr. McNERNEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. McNERNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge the 30th 
anniversary of National Night Out. ``America's Night Out Against 
Crime'' began those 30 years ago to encourage community-based crime 
prevention.
  I've participated in many National Night Out events throughout my 
district over the years, meeting people who are committed to reducing 
crime in their neighborhoods and promoting community spirit by building 
relationships with their local civic leaders and law enforcement 
officials.
  This year, I look forward to celebrating National Night Out in 
Stockton, California, a city in my district. National Night Out has 
made a difference in my district by bringing people together and making 
them more aware of how to keep their neighborhoods safe.
  National Night Out has grown to over 37 million Americans 
participating in 15,000 communities across North America. National 
Night Out illustrates how partnerships between community members and 
local law enforcement can prevent crime. I encourage my colleagues to 
participate in National Night Out events in their own districts.

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