[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 80 (Wednesday, May 11, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H4845]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING NATIONAL POLICE WEEK

  (Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER. Madam Speaker, today, I rise to honor police 
officers from southwest Washington and across this Nation.
  As we recognize National Police Week, we extend our profound 
gratitude to the men and women in blue who work every single day to 
keep us safe.
  I am proud to represent my home of southwest Washington, which, in my 
view, boasts some of the finest police officers in the Nation. Over the 
years, I have come to know many of them personally.
  These brave officers have stood strong in the face of physical 
danger, as well as harmful political trends. I am referring to the 
dangerous calls to defund police. I am also talking about misguided 
laws that make it more difficult for them to do their jobs, which is, 
unfortunately, becoming a common occurrence in Washington. Yet, our 
officers in southwest Washington remain resilient and continue to 
answer the call to protect our citizens.
  To our southwest Washington police officers, please know that we will 
always support you. We appreciate your ability to keep our communities 
safe. We humbly thank you for your service.

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