[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 3966]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              IN RECOGNITION OF THE MICHIGAN STATE POLICE

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                           HON. JACK BERGMAN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 8, 2017

  Mr. BERGMAN. Mr. Speaker, it's my honor to recognize the Michigan 
State Police as they celebrate their 100th Anniversary. We Michiganders 
are so grateful for Michigan State Police's century of law enforcement 
excellence, selfless service, and tireless dedication to communities 
across Michigan.
  Originally organized as a temporary, wartime emergency force to 
provide domestic security during World War I, the force was formally 
reorganized two years later as the Michigan State Police. In April of 
1917, a small band of 300 mounted men became the first Michigan State 
Police troopers, and over the last 100 years, they have become a world-
class, professional law enforcement agency with over 2,900 members. In 
the First District, we are grateful to have ten Michigan State Police 
posts serving men and women in every community.
  From Alpena to Iron Mountain and Traverse City to the Soo, each 
Michigan State Police trooper takes on the sacred oath to serve and 
protect our families and homes when he or she puts on the uniform. You 
do more than protect, you inspire and build relationships in our 
communities through creative partnerships and programs ranging from 
direct engagement with Community Service Troopers to Teen Safe Driving 
programs that keep our most precious resource, our children, safe. It's 
your commitment to integrity, excellence, and courtesy that has led to 
real results in Michigan.
  Mr. Speaker, I want to congratulate the Michigan State Police for 100 
years of service. Michiganders can take great pride in knowing that 
Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula are better and safer places 
thanks to the work and dedication of the Michigan State Police. On 
behalf of my constituents and residents across the State of Michigan, 
congratulations, Michigan State Police, on 100 years of exceptional 
service.

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