On the recordMay 17, 2017
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak on behalf of law enforcement not only in my district, but around the Nation. This week is National Police Week, and it marks an important time for our country. These men and women are an elite group worthy of our praise and recognition. They are true American patriots whose acts of courage must be honored and acknowledged. Too many heroes lost their lives in the line of duty last year. Multiple of them were in my home State of Texas, as well as in my district. Every single day, Federal, State, and local police officers around the country put their lives on the line to protect their fellow Americans. Mr. Speaker, I came up here to speak on behalf of all Americans and express our appreciation for our law enforcement. These are the men and women who dedicate their lives to keeping the peace and carrying out justice. Congress has worked and will continue to work hard to guarantee that these brave men and women are provided with the tools needed to do their jobs and maintain public safety. We will also remain persistent to ensure those who harm law enforcement officers are brought to justice. I applaud those in law enforcement who have voluntarily put their lives on the line for all of us. In God we trust. ____________________





