Recognizing the Liberty Safe School Task Force

RECOGNIZING THE LIBERTY SAFE SCHOOL TASK FORCE -- (Extensions of Remarks - November 18, 2004)

Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize the Liberty Safe School Task Force. The Liberty Safe School Task Force is a group of about 35 dedicated citizens, who work closely with the United States Attorney's Office, the Kansas City office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Liberty Police Department, the Missouri State Patrol, and Liberty Hospital to increase public awareness of the important issues facing our children today. One example of a successful past initiative organized by the Task Force was the "Buckle Up" campaign, which encouraged safety belt use. Without the Task Force, "Buckle Up" and countless other lasting and effective child safety oriented community initiatives would have been impossible.

The success of the Liberty Safe School Task Force has been so dramatic, that the program is now being used as a model for other schools. I am confident that thanks to the Safe School Task Force, Liberty's children will be better prepared to address difficult and complex issues as the future leaders of our communities, state, and nation.

Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in congratulating the Liberty Safe School Task Force. This group of fine citizens has demonstrated a truly outstanding commitment to the safety of Liberty's children, and I am proud to call them constituents of Missouri's Sixth District.