[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 10 (Thursday, January 17, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E63]
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  HONORING THE HARRISBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR EARNING THE NATIONAL 
         ASSOCIATION OF TOWN WATCH ``ROOKIE OF THE YEAR'' AWARD

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                            HON. SCOTT PERRY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 17, 2019

  Mr. PERRY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and congratulate the 
outstanding men and women of the Harrisburg Police Department on 
earning the National Association of Town Watch ``Rookie of the Year'' 
Award.
  On August 7, 2018, 16,780 law enforcement agencies across the Country 
held local National Night Out events, aimed at promoting police-
community partnerships through neighborhood block parties and cookouts 
with officers. Out of nearly 800 nationwide law enforcement groups who 
held a National Night Out for the first time, the Harrisburg Police 
Department was one of only three agencies in Pennsylvania selected for 
recognition.
  Law enforcement officers are heroes, and we must not take their 
service for granted. They put their lives on the line to keep our 
neighborhoods, homes, businesses and schools safe and secure. The 
National Night Out in August was just one more example of the 
Harrisburg Police Department's cherished charge to protect and defend 
the people they serve.
  I've long appreciated the commitment and self-sacrifice of our law 
enforcement professionals. On behalf of Pennsylvania's Tenth 
Congressional District, I commend, congratulate and extend my heartfelt 
thanks to the Harrisburg Police Department on this great 
accomplishment, and wish them Godspeed as they continue serving and 
safeguarding our communities.

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