[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 84 (Friday, May 14, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H2347]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                   HONORING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS

  (Ms. VAN DUYNE asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. VAN DUYNE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize our 
men and women in uniform who dedicate their lives to keeping 
communities across our Nation safe.
  This past year was the deadliest year for police officers in decades; 
264 law enforcement officers died in the line of duty.
  As mayor or Irving, I was a proud advocate of our local police 
department. And as the Representative of the 24th District in Texas, I 
will continue to stand with our law enforcement.
  Rather than defunding and devaluing those in uniform, I know from 
experience that community policing works and community policing only 
exists with the support of our officers, higher retention, and improved 
recruitment.
  I thank our police officers, first responders, and their families. 
Getting up every morning and putting on the badge is a level of courage 
few will ever understand.
  We join you in respecting, honoring, and remembering your fallen 
brothers and sisters in blue.

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