[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 163 (Tuesday, November 15, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1466-E1467]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            GWINNETT COUNTY'S RED, BLUE AND YOU CELEBRATION

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                            HON. ROB WOODALL

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 15, 2016

  Mr. WOODALL. Mr. Speaker, November 18, 2016 marks the inaugural event 
of Gwinnett County's Red, Blue and You celebration. This event honors 
the brave men and women in our community who have chosen to dedicate 
their lives to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of others around them.
  I stand here today, Mr. Speaker, with the great honor of recognizing 
these heroic men and women who put their lives in harm's way to keep 
our communities, families, visitors, and businesses safe.
  Each day, Gwinnett's finest put on their uniforms with pride, kiss 
their loved ones goodbye and head to work not knowing what the day has 
in store for them.
  These dedicated public servants, Mr. Speaker, are the first on the 
scene when duty calls, and they must make quick decisions in difficult 
situations and oftentimes with limited information.
  That, Mr. Speaker, requires true leadership and genuine zeal to serve 
others.
  The history of our nation, and communities alike, reveals the 
importance of first responders and their ever-enduring role to serve 
and protect.
  These courageous and selfless men and women work tirelessly and 
honorably to enforce and uphold the law to ensure that all of 
Gwinnett's citizens are protected.
  Mr. Speaker, it is important to note that these fine men and women of 
Gwinnett who

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proudly wear red and blue are defined by more than their uniform and 
badge.
  To many folks in Gwinnett, Mr. Speaker, these individuals are not 
nameless or another face in the crowd. They are moms and dads, brothers 
and sisters, sons and daughters.
  Put simply, they are loved ones.
  With that, Mr. Speaker, I send my sincere appreciation to all of the 
courageous first responders in Gwinnett County for enforcing our laws 
and keeping our families, friends, and neighbors out of harm's way.

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