[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9461]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 MESSAGE HONORING 4TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS 
                  DURING NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT WEEK

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                          HON. ANDER CRENSHAW

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 15, 2008

  Mr. CRENSHAW. Madam Speaker, I would like to recognize and honor all 
law enforcement officials for the crucial and irreplaceable job that 
they so tirelessly do for our communities' benefit. When I meet with 
various officials throughout my district and see the job that they do, 
I am continually impressed by the sense of honor and the level of 
commitment with which they so unselfishly serve. Many of them 
continually place their lives on the line in order to protect the 
families and individuals in our area. Some have indeed given their 
lives in the line of duty, and for that there is no measure of 
gratitude that can possibly rise to the level of what our community 
owes them.
  These dedicated individuals give of their time, energy, and heart. 
They ask for little other than our support. They crave no spotlight or 
public applause. They serve out of a sense of deep love for their 
community and out of a sense of purpose in ensuring the citizenry is 
protected and justice is served.
  I would like to especially recognize a fallen officer whose name was 
added to the wall on the National Police Memorial in Washington, D.C. 
this week, in a ceremony attended by Jacksonville Sheriff Rutherford.
  Jacksonville Sheriff's Officer Eric Bell was killed, on duty, on 
October 12, 2007 when a vehicle pulled in front of his patrol car. 
Officer Bell was returning from a call on Heckscher Drive when a van 
traveling on New Berlin Road collided with his cruiser.
  Officers like Eric Bell embody the belief that there is no greater 
purpose than serving our fellow neighbors, and Officer Bell gave his 
life in this noble effort. In doing so, he and other law enforcement 
officials model character and integrity for generations to come.
  It is with a grateful heart and a sense of tremendous pride that I 
recognize and honor Jacksonville Sheriff's Officer Eric Bell and each 
individual serving our community in a law enforcement capacity during 
this 2008 National Law Enforcement Week.

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