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On the recordApril 28, 1997
I rise today to submit a Senate resolution designating May 15, 1997, as National Peace Officers Memorial Day. This is the fourth year in a row I have offered this resolution and I am proud to be joined this year by 55 of my colleagues in honoring the brave men and women who serve this country as peace officers.
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Dirk Kempthorne
Idaho

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Introducing a resolution to designate May 15, 1997, as National Peace Officers Memorial Day.

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