[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 4 (Wednesday, January 9, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H300]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              CELEBRATING LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION DAY

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today on Law 
Enforcement Appreciation Day to commend law enforcement officers 
throughout our Nation who answer the call to serve their communities. 
This day is designated annually on January 9 to show support to our law 
enforcement leaders in every community, including our Capitol Police, 
who are with us here each and every day.
  Law enforcement officers face increasingly difficult circumstances 
while working to serve and protect the public. It is a dangerous job, 
and, often, it is a thankless job. Our officers put on their uniforms 
each day knowing that they can be in harm's way at any moment. They 
answer the call in times of distress, and they follow the rules and 
wear the badge proudly.
  Mr. Speaker, we must remember that our officers are mothers and 
fathers, sons and daughters, husbands and wives. They are humans, and 
they arguably have one of the most difficult jobs in America.
  So today and each day, let's honor our brothers and sisters in blue. 
Let's thank them for the important work that they do to keep us all 
safe.

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