[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 84 (Thursday, May 18, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E467]
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                   HONORING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS

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                           HON. GARRET GRAVES

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 18, 2023

  Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
thank our law enforcement officials who everyday put their lives on the 
line for the protection of our communities. I also want to remember 
those who have been injured or have lost their lives in the line of 
duty. There are 562 Louisiana law enforcement officers who have lost 
their lives in service, and just this past week in my district, Cpl. 
Shawn Kelly was shot and critically wounded in Denham Springs after he 
responded to a call for help. Cpl. Kelly was not required to respond to 
the call for help. He was serving as a traffic officer but showed up to 
help his officers in need because of his strong call to service. Cpl. 
Kelly is currently in the hospital fighting for his life.
  Law enforcement officers aren't in it for the money. Officers are 
overworked, underpaid, and underappreciated. Every day, when they head 
into work, they kiss loved ones because it may be the last time they 
are home. Law enforcement officers risk their lives to serve as the 
line between chaos and civil order in our community, and for this, we 
must thank our law enforcement officers and recognize them as the 
heroes they are.

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