[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 83 (Wednesday, May 17, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H2408]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING THE BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN OF FLORIDA'S SEVENTH DISTRICT

  (Mr. MILLS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. MILLS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the brave men and 
women in blue for Florida's Seventh District. I am honored to represent 
Seminole County and Volusia County law enforcement officers.
  While some of my colleagues on the left have called to defund and 
dismantle our police, I, as well as my fellow Republican colleagues, 
will always defend them. It is because of our police officers' bravery 
and courage on the front lines that we live safely.
  In times of crisis, they protect our communities by putting 
themselves in harm's way, and many times not being able to make it home 
to their loved ones. The officers we honor this week are not just 
members of law enforcement, they are our neighbors, our friends, and 
our family. They are individuals that represent the values we hold dear 
as Americans with integrity, honor, and courage.
  Madam Speaker, this week and every week, I honor their sacrifice and 
dedication to keeping our communities safe.

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