Gus Bilirakis: “This week recognizes National Police Week. I would like to especially highlight the small but significant things…”

“This week recognizes National Police Week. I would like to especially highlight the small but significant things officers do for our communities. Police officers in Clearwater, Florida, surprised a 10-year-old robbery victim with lunch after his lunch money was stolen as he walked to school. Hillsborough County sheriffs will drive homeless men and women to the Social Security office and help them with paperwork. These are extraordinary individuals, Mr. Speaker. There are countless examples of local law enforcement doing good every day. This week we commemorate the fallen officers. Florida lost 11 officers in the past year, including Deputy Sheriff John Robert Kotfila from Hillsborough County who was killed after a collision with a wrong- way driver. We also remember the Tarpon Springs officer, Officer Charles Kondek, who was fatally shot by a fugitive while on duty in 2014. Thank you to our law enforcement officers in Florida and nationwide who keep us safe. ____________________”