[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 132 (Tuesday, September 16, 2014)]
[Senate]
[Page S5620]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        225TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED STATES MARSHALS SERVICE

 Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. President, I wish to mark the 225th 
anniversary of the United States Marshals Service. As America's oldest 
law enforcement agency, the U.S. Marshals Service has played a unique 
role in our history, serving our Nation in a variety of ways since 
1789. In their 225 years of service, U.S. Marshals have been 
responsible for protecting the Federal judicial process, securing 
Federal facilities, and ensuring the safety of court officials: U.S. 
Marshals are also tasked with a number of law enforcement activities 
that keep our Nation safe and our judicial proceedings secure on a 
daily basis.
  Operating in over 94 Federal court districts, U.S. Marshals serve 
with nearly 4,000 Deputy U.S. Marshals and criminal investigators to 
form the backbone of the agency. All of these individuals have provided 
a great service to our Nation by carrying out the dangerous and 
extraordinary missions asked of them by Congress, the President, and 
Governors.
  The first U.S. Marshal for the Colorado Territory was appointed by 
President Lincoln and began his service on March 25, 1861. Today, the 
men and women of the U.S. Marshals Service for the District of Colorado 
maintain their core mission to serve and protect our Federal judiciary. 
In doing so, the Marshals ensure the survival of one of our Nation's 
most fundamental democratic principles--the Rule of Law. Marshals 
continually work together with other Federal, State and local law 
enforcement agencies to create safer cities and communities around the 
Nation.
  On this anniversary, we must not forget to honor those Marshals who 
sacrificed their lives in pursuit of justice, integrity, and service. 
Their legacy of bravery continues with U.S. Marshals serving today. It 
is my privilege to mark this 225 year milestone with these outstanding 
and noble Americans. We are greatly indebted to all U.S. Marshals for 
their service to our Nation.

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