[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 195 (Tuesday, November 17, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1039]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZING BLUE KNIGHTS PENNSYLVANIA CHAPTER IV

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                           HON. DANIEL MEUSER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 17, 2020

  Mr. MEUSER. Madam Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today 
to recognize the Blue Knight's International Law Enforcement Motorcycle 
Club Pennsylvania Chapter IV.
  The Blue Knights is a non-profit fraternal organization of active and 
retired law enforcement officers and veterans who enjoy riding 
motorcycles. A group of several law enforcement officers formed the 
first chapter of the Blue Knights in Bangor, Maine in 1974.Today they 
have over 600 chapters and nearly 20,000 members all over the world.
  The Blue Knights are dedicated to developing a fraternal spirit among 
those in the law enforcement and veterans community who enjoy riding 
motorcycles. As a group, the Blue Knights engage in charitable 
activities such as supporting local law enforcement causes, honoring 
our veterans, and assisting children in need.
  The Blue Knights Pennsylvania Chapter IV is very active in supporting 
the Berks community. Recently the Blue Knights held their 1st Annual 
Benefit Ride & Pig Roast, raising nearly $5,000 in support of the Berks 
County Sheriffs Office K-9 Unit. This Memorial Day, the Blue Knights 
also escorted 50,000 American flags that were distributed and placed on 
the graves of deceased veterans across Berks County. The Blue Knights 
are steadfast supporters of those who serve our communities and our 
nation.
  Members of the Blue Knights have not only donned the uniform and 
served our communities and our nation themselves, but they also 
continue their service as good citizens in aiding law enforcement and 
veterans causes. Our community and our nation are better for their 
continued selfless service and dedication.
  On behalf of the U.S. House of Representatives and the citizens of 
Pennsylvania's Ninth Congressional District, I ask my colleagues to 
join me in recognizing Pennsylvania Chapter IV of the Blue Knights and 
thank them for their continued service to our nation and our 
communities.

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