[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 83 (Wednesday, May 17, 2023)]
[House]
[Pages H2387-H2388]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                RECOGNIZING OUR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS

  (Mrs. GONZALEZ-COLON asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mrs. GONZALEZ-COLON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize our men and 
women in law enforcement and their commitment to public safety.

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  I especially recognize and thank our Federal law enforcement officers 
on the island and the almost 12,000 members of the Puerto Rico Police 
Bureau, as well as all municipal police officers across the island of 
Puerto Rico.
  Their courage, dedication, and tireless efforts to serve and protect 
our communities are truly admirable and do not go unnoticed.
  I also honor the memory of all law enforcement officers who have died 
in the line of duty. We will never forget, and we are in debt to their 
sacrifice and that of their families.
  As we commemorate National Police Week, I am committed to continue 
working with my colleagues to ensure Congress is providing our law 
enforcement officers the necessary support and resources, including 
through grant programs such as the COPS hiring program, Operation 
Stonegarden, and the Byrne Justice Assistance Program.

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