[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 5]
[House]
[Page 7118]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          NATIONAL POLICE WEEK

  (Mrs. WALORSKI asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. WALORSKI. I rise today to honor the service and sacrifice of our 
Nation's police officers.
  This week is Police Week, and I urge all Americans to take time and 
thank the men and women who keep us safe and to reflect on the heroes 
we have lost in the line of duty.
  I am continually impressed and humbled by the devoted efforts of law 
enforcement officers in our communities. From tracking down criminals 
to conducting safety programs for our kids, our law enforcement 
officers work around the clock, routinely putting themselves in harm's 
way to keep us safe.
  Sometimes officers make the ultimate sacrifice, leaving behind 
grieving loved ones and communities in mourning. At times like these, 
there are no words to adequately express the gratitude that we owe to 
our law enforcement.
  To all of our police officers, our Nation is grateful for your 
bravery and integrity, and is indebted to your public service.

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