[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 87 (Friday, May 8, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E432]
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                 HONORING OUR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS

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                          HON. J. LUIS CORREA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 8, 2020

  Mr. CORREA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor our law enforcement 
officers from across our nation. This year National Police Week kicks 
off on May 10, which we dedicate time on the calendar to honor, 
remember, and celebrate American Law Enforcement.
  Since 1962, National Police Week continues to pay special recognition 
to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line 
of duty for the safety and protection of others.
  Each year, hundreds of American law enforcement officers are killed 
in the line of duty. In respect, honor, and remembrance their names are 
added to the walls of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in 
Washington, D.C. This year, 307 names are being engraved on those 
walls, adding to the nearly 22,000 killed in the line of duty already 
memorialized there.
  Our law enforcement officers protect our communities by keeping us 
safe from harm, and even putting their own lives in jeopardy to save 
ours. Throughout my district, I've seen firsthand how committed our 
local officers are in keeping our communities safe and striving to 
protect our families by acting courageously when they come across harm.
  Given the unprecedented health threat of COVID-19, our law 
enforcement officers remain committed to serving our people. I would 
like to take this time to thank our brave men and women for risking 
their lives every single day.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring our brave men and women 
who serve in our front lines and for all our fallen heroes who made the 
ultimate sacrifice.

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