[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 24428]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  SALUTE TO COLLIN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR AWARD WINNING NATIONAL 
                           NIGHT OUT FOR 2008

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                            HON. SAM JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 20, 2008

  Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise to congratulate the 
Collin County Sheriff's Office for placing as a ``National Award 
Winner'' for its outstanding participation in the 25th annual National 
Night Out Crime, Drug, and Violence Prevention program for a 5th 
consecutive year. They placed 10th in the Nation for those with 
populations over 300,000. Over 10,000 communities participated in 2007.
  I've spent time with these folks and they run a top-notch event 
dedicated to improving the quality of life in North Texas.
  Thank you to every person in the Sheriff's Office who makes Collin 
County a great and safe place to live, work and play.
  National Night Out aims to bring neighbors together with block 
parties, cookouts, visits from local police and sheriff departments, 
parades, exhibits, flashlight walks, contests and youth programs.
  National Night Out heightens crime and drug prevention awareness, 
generates support for local anti-crime initiatives, and fosters 
neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships. National Night 
Out sends a message to criminals to let them know that neighbors are 
united together to protect their communities and will fight back.
  It was an honor to participate in National Night Out this year. The 
Collin County Sheriffs Office received a well-deserved award. 
Congratulations to everyone on that team.
  God bless you and I salute you.

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