[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8098]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZING LAKE COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS

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                          HON. DANIEL WEBSTER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 18, 2017

  Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize Lake 
County Sheriff Peyton Grinnell, Town of Lady Lake's Police Chief Chris 
McKinstry, City of Leesburg Police Chief Rob Hicks, City of Tavares 
Police Chief Stoney Lubins, Town of Howey-in-the-Hills Police Chief 
Rick Thomas, City of Fruitland Park Police Chief Michael Fewless, City 
of Mascotte Police Chief Eric Pedersen, and the law enforcement 
officers who keep Lake County safe every single day.
  This week marks the annual observance of Police Week. Though we set 
aside one week a year to honor law enforcement, I encourage all 
Americans to join me not only this week, but every day, in recognizing 
the honor, courage, and commitment of America's law enforcement.
  Our law enforcement officers are heroes in the community. They keep 
us safe, and are willing to put their lives on the line every day in 
the course of their duties. It is impossible to fully express our 
gratitude or adequately recognize the professionalism of the men and 
women who voluntarily put their lives on the line for our safety and 
security. It is with deep respect that we pause today to honor the 
memory of the heroes who gave the last full measure of devotion and 
made the ultimate sacrifice.
  I want to extend my sincere appreciation to Lake County Sheriff 
Peyton Grinnell, Town of Lady Lake's Police Chief Chris McKinstry, City 
of Leesburg Police Chief Rob Hicks, City of Tavares Police Chief Stoney 
Lubins, Town of Howey-in-the-Hills Police Chief Rick Thomas, City of 
Fruitland Park Police Chief Michael Fewless, City of Mascotte Police 
Chief Eric Pedersen, and the law enforcement officers who bravely and 
selflessly serve Lake County. It is an honor to recognize them and all 
men and women in law enforcement.

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