[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 35 (Tuesday, February 26, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H2219]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    COMMENDING CORRECTIONS OFFICERS

  (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. Madam Speaker, this month I met with 
representatives from two Federal correctional institutions located in 
the 15th District of Pennsylvania: FCI McKean and FCI Loretto.
  I thank the representatives for visiting my Washington, D.C., office 
and taking the time to discuss their priorities for the year ahead. 
They shared the need to increase staffing levels at Federal prisons 
because low personnel numbers can result in a more dangerous working 
environment.
  Today I commend corrections officers at FCI McKean and Loretto and 
all across our country who help protect our communities and uphold the 
values of our justice system. Officers face dangerous situations in the 
workplace every day, but that does not deter them.
  Just like our first responders, corrections officers are regularly 
risking their lives to keep their community members safe. They enforce 
the rule of law, and they carry out their duties without complaint. 
Their dedication and sacrifice often goes unnoticed by the public, but 
we owe them our gratitude.
  Madam Speaker, let us always thank them for the important work that 
they do to keep us safe.

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