[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 173 (Friday, December 2, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1578]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





    HONORING WESTCHESTER HISPANIC LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSOCIATION 20TH 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, December 2, 2016

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, the brave men and women who protect us every 
day as members of law enforcement are truly New York's Finest. For the 
last 20 years in Westchester County, The Westchester Hispanic Law 
Enforcement Association has dedicated itself to making a difference in 
the community, by paving the way for the future leaders in law 
enforcement who will someday serve and protect their communities with 
great honor.
  The Mission of the Westchester Hispanic Law Enforcement Association 
(WHLEA) has been to ``build an organization that will withstand the 
test of time.'' The pledge of their founding members to make a 
difference has been lived up to for two decades by members who work 
tirelessly to improve conditions for those less fortunate. The 
Association prides itself on representing those who for too long have 
remained disenfranchised, and left to do for themselves. Their 
commitment to keeping vigil over those in our communities whose voices 
and concerns have all too often fallen upon deaf ears has left a 
lasting impact on the lives of countless people.
  Above all though, the Association's mission is to pave the way for 
future generations, sons and daughters who someday may choose the 
Honorable profession of law enforcement as a way of serving their 
communities. By working to inspire, instruct and create the future 
leaders of law enforcement throughout Westchester County, the WHLEA has 
provided a great service to the community. Congratulations to their 
members on 20 years.

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