National Police Week

Floor Speech

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Mr. EZELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of National Police Week. As a 42-year veteran of law enforcement and a former patrolman, detective, police chief, and sheriff, I know firsthand how much our law enforcement officers and their families sacrifice to protect our communities.

At a time when law enforcement officers across the country have been vilified by far-left activists, it is more important than ever that we show them our honor and respect.

Today is Peace Officers Memorial Day, and I take this time to honor two fallen heroes from south Mississippi, Bay St. Louis Police officers Sergeant Steven Robin and Officer Branden Estorffe.

Sergeant Robin and Officer Estorffe were shot and killed in the line of duty this past December. Like so many other fallen officers, they leave behind grieving families and a community grappling with the consequences of senseless violence.

As we honor both National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day, our fallen officers, their loved ones, and their communities are in the thoughts and prayers of myself, this body, and the United States of America.

May we always remember their selfless commitment to service and, ultimately, their sacrifice.

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