[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 74 (Thursday, May 14, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E714]
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                 IN RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL POLICE WEEK

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 14, 2015

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in 
honor of National Police Week, which was first established by a joint 
resolution of Congress in 1962. National Police Week was initially 
created to coincide with the National Peace Officer Memorial Day 
established by President Kennedy in the same year. This week, we give 
special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost 
their lives in the line of duty.
  I want to express my personal gratitude for the hard work and 
dedication that law enforcement officers selflessly give to their 
communities all over the country. I also wish to thank the family 
members of those officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for the 
safety and protection of others. They deserve our nation's highest 
respect and admiration.
  On behalf of the residents in the 30th Congressional District of 
Texas, I want to thank every officer in the Balch Springs, Cedar Hill, 
Dallas, Desoto, Duncanville, Glenn Heights, Grand Prairie, Hutchins, 
Lancaster, Mesquite, Ovilla and Wilmer Police Departments. I am 
thankful for the leadership of our capable police chiefs and sheriffs, 
who are working hard to implement major reforms within their 
departments to decrease the instances of police related violence. I 
look forward to continuing our positive working relationship.
  Now more than ever, there is a great need to build trust in our 
communities between police and the people that they pledge to serve and 
protect. I understand that what we ask of our police officers is a 
dangerous, difficult, and sometimes thankless job. Far too frequently, 
the actions of a few individuals overshadow the dedication and service 
of the hundreds of thousands of law enforcement officers who perform 
their duty with the utmost courtesy and integrity. I am thankful for 
their courage, their professionalism, and their daily sacrifice to 
protect and serve our communities across the country.

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