[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5653]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         HONOR OF POLICE WEEK--
                            MAY 15-21, 2016

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                          HON. BETTY McCOLLUM

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 10, 2016

  Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the men and women who 
support and defend our communities by putting their lives on the line 
each and every day.
  Police Week is a time set aside to honor not only our fallen heroes, 
but all men and women in law enforcement work tirelessly to protect our 
neighborhoods. While it is often in emergencies that we remark at their 
courage and perseverance, we know that they remain vigilant every day. 
I send my deepest condolences to the friends and family members of 
these brave women and men who so proudly wore the police uniform.
  One hundred twenty-eight officers lost their life last year, 
including one from Minnesota. Investigator Steven Martin Sandberg was 
shot and killed on Sunday, October 18, 2015. His selfless dedication to 
protect and serve the community of Aitkin County will be forever 
remembered.
  This week, we honor Officer Steven Sandberg and the other law 
enforcement officers who lost their lives last year. With profound 
gratitude we thank them for all they do to keep our cities safe. 
Congress must continue to ensure that our law enforcement professionals 
have the resources they need to protect our communities.

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