[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 84 (Wednesday, May 15, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Page S3693]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



                  National Peace Officers Memorial Day

  Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, this week, thousands of law enforcement 
personnel from across America will descend to our Nation's Capital to 
pay solemn tribute to comrades killed in the line of duty.
  The entire Nation joins them once again in honoring the service and 
sacrifice as we mark National Peace Officers Memorial Day and add the 
names of fallen heroes to the National Law Enforcement Officers 
Memorial here in Washington.
  I would like to extend a warm welcome to the officers and families 
who are in town this week. Our Nation owes the thin blue line a great 
debt for their dedication to keeping our communities safe.
  I am especially grateful to Kentucky's law enforcement and honored to 
pay special tribute to one of the Commonwealth's finest who was killed 
in the line of duty just last year. Deputy Caleb Conley of Scott County 
Sheriff's Office was tragically shot and killed a year ago next week 
during a routine traffic stop in Georgetown, KY.
  He leaves behind his wife and two children. And yesterday, I had the 
privilege of meeting with members of the Conley family and assured them 
that their sacrifice is not forgotten.
  The loss of the heroes we honor this week leaves holes in tight-knit 
departments and devoted families. And their deaths are a reminder of 
the daily risk peace officers take to keep the rest of us safe.
  Of course, in this building, we are never far from men and women who 
swear oaths to run toward danger. And this Police Week, I hope our 
colleagues join me in thanking the officers of the Capitol Police who 
guard this institution and honoring their comrades who have given their 
lives to defend it.