[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 83 (Thursday, May 13, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H2299]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          NATIONAL POLICE WEEK

  (Mr. CAWTHORN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. CAWTHORN. Mr. Speaker, National Police Week presents a unique 
opportunity to honor police officers nationwide. In my district, we 
have great respect for law enforcement, and we honor those who gave 
their lives in the line of duty.
  Today, I wanted to draw attention to the Law Enforcement Officer 
Memorial Service being observed this weekend in my hometown in 
Henderson County. Ten North Carolina officers made the ultimate 
sacrifice this year in defense of their communities and loved ones. 
Their memory will never be forgotten.
  In my district, Deputy Sheriff Ryan Hendrix lost his life in a 
gunfight this year bravely protecting his community from harm. His 
family are personal friends of mine, and my heart goes out to them as 
we remember his bold sacrifice.
  Mr. Speaker, I now call for a moment of silence to honor the 10 North 
Carolina officers who have lost their lives this year in the line of 
duty.

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