[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 7851]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    IN HONOR OF NATIONAL POLICE WEEK

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                          HON. BETTY McCOLLUM

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 16, 2017

  Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the dedicated law 
enforcement officers who serve and protect communities in Minnesota and 
across the United States and to remember those who have lost their 
lives in the line of duty.
  In Minnesota's Fourth District and throughout America, police and 
peace officers bear an enormous responsibility. In local departments, 
state agencies, and for the federal government, the women and men of 
law enforcement put their lives on the line each and every day to keep 
our families and communities safe.
  As Ranking Member of Interior-Environment Appropriations 
Subcommittee, I am particularly mindful of the work and sacrifice of 
federal law enforcement officers whose tasks range from serving 
Americans visiting our National Parks to protecting our natural 
resources.
  This National Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week, we 
remember our fallen law enforcement officers. Last year, more than 140 
officers lost their lives in the line of duty. As we honor their 
courage and sacrifice, I send my deepest condolences to the family, 
friends, and loved ones of our fallen heroes who so proudly wore the 
police uniform.
  Congress must continue to ensure that our local and state police, as 
well as their federal colleagues, have the resources they need to do 
their jobs and serve our communities.
  Today and throughout the year, I join my colleagues and all Americans 
as we honor our law enforcement officers and remember those who have 
made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of our families and 
communities.

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