[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 64 (Friday, April 12, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E456]
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       RECOGNIZING THE OBSERVANCE OF PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY

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                           HON. JACK BERGMAN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 12, 2019

  Mr. BERGMAN. Madam Speaker, it's my honor today to acknowledge the 
observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day.
  Established by Act of Congress in 1961, Peace Officers Memorial Day 
is observed on May 15th of every year to pay tribute to the local, 
state, and federal police officers who have died or been disabled in 
the line of duty. I can think of no other cause worthier of honoring, 
or heroes worthier of remembering, than our officers who have made the 
ultimate sacrifice to ensure peace.
  Police officers in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and throughout the 
country have devoted their lives to protecting the innocent, preventing 
violence, and upholding justice. Every day their courage touches the 
lives of countless members of their communities, and the impact of 
their heroism cannot be overstated. The observance of Peace Officers 
Memorial Day reminds us of the ongoing need for vigilance against all 
forms of crime, and the extreme sacrifices that are made by officers in 
the line of duty to ensure the safety of every American. A ceremony in 
remembrance of officers originally from or who served in the Upper 
Peninsula of Michigan will be held on May 15th at Munising High School.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of Michigan's First Congressional District, 
I ask you to join me in honoring the lives and service of our police 
officers, especially those who have given their lives in service to 
their country and communities. We can never repay our debt to these 
officers and their families, but by honoring them today, we ensure that 
their legacy is never forgotten.

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