[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 4 (Wednesday, January 9, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E25]
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CONGRATULATING CRAIG W. FLOYD ON HIS RETIREMENT AS CEO OF THE NATIONAL 
                 LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS MEMORIAL FUND

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                           HON. PETER T. KING

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, January 9, 2019

  Mr. KING of New York. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
Craig W. Floyd, who retired on December 31, 2018 as the CEO of the 
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund after over 30 years of 
distinguished service.
  Mr. Floyd has been a strong law enforcement advocate for over 40 
years, beginning with the 10 years he served as Legislative Assistant 
for my late friend and decorated NYPD legend, Congressman Mario Biaggi. 
Mr. Floyd helped form the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial 
Fund with Biaggi, serving as it's CEO from the outset.
  Under Mr. Floyd's leadership the National Law Enforcement Officers 
Memorial Fund has gone above and beyond in its mission of telling the 
story of American law enforcement. Mr. Floyd oversaw the construction 
of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, which was dedicated 
in 1991. This monument contains the names of over 21,000 fallen law 
enforcement officers dating back to the first documented line of duty 
death in 1791. Today, the Memorial Fund maintains the world's most 
comprehensive database of police officers killed in the line of duty.
  During his tenure Mr. Floyd has also overseen the enactment of a 
federal law authorizing all American flags to be flown at half-staff on 
``Peace Officers Memorial Day''; enactment of a federal law authorizing 
500,000 commemorative silver dollars to be issued by the U.S. Mint 
honoring the service and sacrifice of America's law enforcement 
officers and their families; publication of the book, To Serve and 
Protect: A Tribute to American Law Enforcement; 30 annual candlelight 
vigils honoring fallen police officers during the Memorial Fund's 
signature event, National Police Week, which attract a crowd of 30,000; 
and the opening of the National Law Enforcement Museum on October 13, 
2018.
  As the son of an NYPD officer, I commend Mr. Floyd on his outstanding 
contributions to members of the law enforcement community and thank him 
on behalf of myself and all those who are undoubtedly better off 
because of his efforts. I wish Mr. Floyd all the best in his 
retirement.

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