[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 84 (Monday, May 19, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H2110]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING SERVICE AND SACRIFICE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS

  (Mr. Subramanyam of Virginia was recognized to address the House for 
5 minutes.)
  Mr. SUBRAMANYAM. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize National Police 
Week, which was this past week. We celebrated it by supporting and 
honoring the brave law enforcement officers who serve our communities 
across the country and the great work that organizations do to support 
them.
  That includes Federal law enforcement, like the U.S. Capitol Police, 
who keep the entire Capitol Hill complex safe, and law enforcement 
personnel in my community, including the Fauquier County Sheriff's 
Office, the Fairfax County Police Department and Sheriff's Office, the 
Loudoun County Sheriff's Office, the Prince William County Police 
Department, the Rappahannock County Sheriff's Office, the Manassas and 
Manassas Park Police Departments, and the Haymarket, Leesburg, 
Middleburg, Purcellville, and Warrenton Police Departments. In 
addition, there are the airport, Metro, university, and State law 
enforcement officers, who help protect our community.
  It takes all of them to keep us safe. I thank all of those 
departments for all they do.
  This is also a time to honor law enforcement that we have lost, 
officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
  Earlier this year, the Commonwealth of Virginia mourned the loss of 
Officers Girvin and Reese. Their courage and sacrifice will never be 
forgotten.
  Every year, an average of 57 police officers are killed by suspects. 
Far too many--at least 184 public safety officers--die by suicide each 
year.
  As we honor and remember the servicemembers we have lost, we must 
continue our commitment to support law enforcement officers and their 
families.
  This month, I visited the Boulder Crest Foundation's headquarters in 
my district. They do critical work to support the post-traumatic growth 
of law enforcement officers, ensuring that those who protect us have 
access to help. I am proud to support Boulder Crest with a budget 
request to help them further develop their peer-led mental wellness 
training program tailored to support law enforcement officers.
  As we recognize National Police Week, let's honor the service and 
sacrifice of law enforcement officers. Together, let's continue the 
work of building a safer, stronger, and more prosperous community with 
them.


        congratulating winners of 2025 leesburg business awards

  Mr. SUBRAMANYAM. Madam Speaker, I also rise to congratulate the 
winners of the 2025 Leesburg Business Awards. These businesses have 
gone above and beyond to serve and benefit our community.
  The winner of the Arts and Cultural Award was BENEFIT, a nonprofit of 
musicians and community leaders who donate the proceeds of their events 
to local charities.
  Pawsitivity Pet Services received the Community Ambassador Award for 
volunteering their time and resources to cultivate a positive image of 
Leesburg.
  The George C. Marshall Award was given to the owners of Cowbell 
Kitchen for their dedication to community service and partnership with 
Love, KK to reduce food insecurity. The food there is great, as well.
  Wonder Childhood Discovery received both the New Business Award as 
well as the People's Choice Award for promoting early childhood 
development. My kids are big fans of them, as well.
  Finally, the Nonprofit Award went to the Community Foundation for 
Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties for their grants and 
partnerships that help improve the quality of life in our community. We 
were actually honored to visit them both this past year as well as the 
year before.
  I congratulate the Leesburg Business Award nominees and winners. I 
thank them for all they do for our community.

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