[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 5]
[House]
[Page 6464]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING POLICE OFFICERS' SERVICE AND SACRIFICE

  (Mr. FITZPATRICK asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, this week marks Police Week, an annual 
tribute to those serving in law enforcement, with May 15 set aside as 
Peace Officers Memorial Day, as designated in 1962 by President 
Kennedy.
  We honor those who dedicate their lives to safeguarding their fellow 
citizens, with May 15 the day to remember the fallen with deepest 
gratitude and prayers. We cherish the memory of all heroes and public 
servants, and especially for Pennsylvanians, Montgomery County police 
officer Brad Fox who lost his life last September on the eve of his 
35th birthday.
  Prior to becoming a police officer, Brad Fox was a United States 
Marine staff sergeant who served his country for 10 years, including 
tours of duty in Iraq. We join those who hold these honorable 
individuals in the highest esteem as we, again, acknowledge the service 
and sacrifice of all law enforcement officers throughout the 
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and this great Nation.

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