[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 188 (Thursday, November 16, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1581]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     RECOGNIZING THE JACKSONVILLE CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY AND THE 
                            POLICEMAN'S BALL

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                           HON. DARIN LaHOOD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 16, 2017

  Mr. LaHOOD. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize the Jacksonville, 
Illinois Citizens Police Academy (CPA) Alumni Association, as they 
celebrate their 6th annual Policeman's Ball to honor the brave members 
of the police force in our community.
  Since 1999, the CPA has recruited and trained citizens to join their 
alumni association, which provides assistance to the Jacksonville 
Police Department and the community at large. Throughout the year, 
members of the alumni association assist the Jacksonville Police 
Department with traffic control, parking for events, and park patrol.
  Every year, the CPA Alumni Association host the Policeman's Ball to 
honor all Central Illinois' policemen and women. The Policeman's Ball 
is a celebration of the dedication and service our brave policemen and 
women give to our community. This year, the CPA is recognizing Jean 
Jumper, the Executive Director of the West Central Mass Transit 
District, with the Civilian Community Service of the Year Award. Under 
Jean's leadership, West Central Mass Transit found a way to keep buses 
running when the Illinois state government was unable to provide 
funding. I am grateful for her service to West Central Illinois and her 
community.
  I extend my sincere congratulations to the Citizens Police Academy 
Alumni Association on their years of service and applaud the efforts to 
recognize the sacrifice of Central Illinois officers with the 6th 
annual Policeman's Ball.

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