[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 85 (Wednesday, May 17, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E652]
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                HONORING THE BAY COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

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                           HON. NEAL P. DUNN

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 17, 2017

  Mr. DUNN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank Sheriff Tommy Ford and 
the Bay County Sheriff's Office for their service and for holding a 
memorial for those who lost their lives in the line of duty.
  The brave men and women of law enforcement put their lives at risk 
every day. They run into danger so that others can escape it, and they 
are willing to make the ultimate sacrifice to protect their 
communities.
  In 2016, our country lost 145 law enforcement officers in the line of 
duty, and so far this year, 50 law enforcement officers have died on 
the job. We owe these officers and their families a debt of gratitude 
we can never fully repay.
  Leah and I are eternally grateful to the Bay County Sheriff's Office, 
and indeed, all who wear the badge, for what they do to keep us safe, 
and to honor their brothers and sisters who have fallen.

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