Political Quotes

“our attention if focused right now on Iraq and on our troops--the men and women on the front lines who are protecting us. But we have always had men and women on the front lines protecting us--right here at home. They are our police officers, and they fight a war against crime every day. I'd like to talk about one of those officers today--Raul Elizondo, of the North Las Vegas Police Department. Raul Elizondo went to the same high school I did--Basic High School in Henderson, NV. He was a member of the championship wresting team there. He went to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and then joined the North Las Vegas Police Department. We have some outstanding officers in North Las Vegas, but Raul Elizondo quickly distinguished himself as one of the best. He was known for going above and beyond the call of duty, and for getting personally involved in his community. He even helped get Christmas and birthday presents for children on his patrol beat. In 1994, Raul Elizondo was named ``Police Officer of the Year'' by his colleagues in the North Las Vegas Police Officer Association. That same year, he got a special commendation from the Chief of Police at the Annual Policeman's Ball. Two months later he was killed in the line of duty. This Thursday, March 13, will be Raul Elizondo Day in North Las Vegas.”