[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 85 (Thursday, May 16, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H3285]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
HONORING NATIONAL POLICE WEEK
(Mr. HARDER of California asked and was given permission to address
the House for 1 minute.)
Mr. HARDER of California. Madam Speaker, today, I rise to honor
National Police Week and recognize our dedicated law enforcement
officers in San Joaquin County. On behalf of all our families, I thank
them.
I also want to take this opportunity to bring attention to and honor
a vital part of our law enforcement departments: our canine officers
and their dogs. Canine teams go into some of the most dangerous
situations, and their work quite simply saves lives. My community has
seen this bravery firsthand.
On February 19, 2023, after 6 years of service, we sadly lost Duke, a
police canine for the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Department. While
apprehending an armed and dangerous suspect, Duke was killed in the
line of duty. Duke's actions likely saved the life of one of our
sheriff's deputies.
This past weekend, Duke was remembered alongside 25 other police
canines that gave their lives in the line of duty last year, a worthy
ceremony for a brave pup.
I thank all of our canine trainers and officers for the hard work
they do. Families in San Joaquin County and across the country are
safer because of their dedication. We are eternally grateful.
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