[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 81 (Wednesday, May 15, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H3826]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       NATIONAL POLICE WEEK 2019

  (Mr. CARTER of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize this 
week, May 12 through 18, as National Police Week 2019.
  It is a privilege to take time this week to remember and honor our 
Federal, State, and local law enforcement officers who courageously 
defend American citizens and protect our communities.
  They selflessly put their lives on the line to ensure that this 
Nation is one of safety and order.
  Just this past week, in the First Congressional District of Georgia, 
this reality hit home when Sergeant Kelvin Ansari passed away in the 
line of duty while investigating a robbery.
  Overall last year, 158 police officers died in the line of duty 
across the country.
  As tens of thousands of police officers gather this week in 
Washington, D.C., and other cities throughout America, I hope that 
everyone will take some time to thank these individuals who work to 
keep us all safe.
  To all of our police officers, thank you for your service to our 
communities. God bless you.

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