[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 205 (Wednesday, December 13, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1219]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING TEXAS-24 HOMETOWN HEROES, THE FORT WORTH POLICE DEPARTMENT

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                          HON. BETH VAN DUYNE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 13, 2023

  Ms. VAN DUYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize our Texas-24 
Hometown Heroes, the Fort Worth Police Department.
  For several years, Fort Worth Police officers have rallied together 
to provide Thanksgiving turkeys to community members in need. 
Continuing the tradition, this year, Fort Worth police officers 
provided more than 600 turkeys to families in need. The officers 
organize turkey giveaways across Fort Worth where they also provide 
services such as entertainment for children or hot meals to-go.
  Fort Worth's Chief of Police, Neil Noakes, took an active role in 
distributing turkeys with the help of other officers and volunteers. 
Chief Noakes made note of his officers' dedication to their community 
and also highlighted that their roles do not end at law enforcement. By 
the end of the turkey giveaway, they had distributed three and a half 
tons of turkey to members of the Fort Worth community.
  I want to thank the Fort Worth Police Department for all they do to 
take care of our North Texas community while also keeping us safe.

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