[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 84 (Tuesday, May 16, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E639]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING DEER PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT ON PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY

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                            HON. BRIAN BABIN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 16, 2017

  Mr. BABIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Deer Park 
Police Department. On May 15, 2017, the Deer Park Police Department 
will hold its 17th Annual Police Officer Memorial Service to recognize 
the 135 police officers killed in the line of duty across the nation, 
and specifically the 17 police officers killed in the State of Texas in 
2016. We honor and memorialize 135 police officers who will never go 
home, see their spouses, see their children, or walk on God's earth 
again.
  The service is in recognition of National Police Week, May 14 to May 
20, 2017. Established by a Joint Resolution of Congress in 1962, 
President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15th as National Peace 
Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that day falls, as National 
Police Week.
  Mr. Speaker, this is a time to honor those who form the thin blue 
line that protects our community and pay tribute to those who have 
given their life keeping us safe. I couldn't be more thankful and proud 
of the men and women who protect our communities.
  May God continue to protect our entire law enforcement community and 
comfort the family and comrades of those who paid the ultimate 
sacrifice.

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