[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 82 (Wednesday, May 12, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H2208]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING NATIONAL POLICE WEEK

  (Mr. WILLIAMS of Texas asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. WILLIAMS of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
National Police Week and formally honor our men and women who have 
answered the notable call to serve in the law enforcement profession.
  Every day, police officers patrol our streets, answer emergency 
calls, put away criminals, and sacrifice their own safety in order to 
protect members of their community. Law enforcement officers are our 
communities' most essential line of defense against those who seek 
violence or criminal activity.
  This week is also an important time to pause and pay our respects to 
the police officers who have laid down their lives in the line of duty. 
May their sacrifice not be in vain and their memory be a blessing.
  May we continue to recognize the heroic efforts of all members in the 
police community and do all that we can to show our appreciation for 
their sacrifices.
  I will always stand with our men and women in blue, and may God 
continue to keep them safe as they work tirelessly and with an 
unwavering commitment to put service above self.
  In God we trust.

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