[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 74 (Thursday, May 14, 2015)]
[House]
[Page H2969]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          NATIONAL POLICE WEEK

  (Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of 
National Police Week and to honor the memory of law enforcement 
officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. All Americans 
are grateful for these brave men and women and the ultimate sacrifice 
they made.
  During my time as deputy mayor of Indianapolis and U.S. attorney, I 
witnessed firsthand the burdens and challenges faced by our law 
enforcement officers and their amazing families. Even more importantly, 
I witnessed men and women in blue who have overcome these challenges 
while displaying so much compassion and commitment to duty. Our Nation 
must embrace them and be forever mindful of their integrity and 
service.
  Sadly, we have learned it is estimated that, every 3\1/2\ days in 
this country, we lose an officer in the line of duty. This week, we 
will remember 117 officers killed in 2014, including four officers from 
Indiana: Jeffrey Westerfield of Gary, Perry Renn of Indianapolis, 
Nickolaus Schultz of Merrillville, and Jacob Calvin of Tipton County.
  We are thankful for their service and send our thoughts and prayers 
to their loved ones. Without hesitation, we renew our appreciation and 
steadfast commitment to our heroic women and men in blue.

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