UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES / From the desk of Tom Cole
Today marks the beginning of National Police Week. A tradition that began in 1962 when President John F. Kennedy signed Joint Resolution 76 into law, this week now occurs annually as an opportunity for us, as Americans, to honor our brave law enforcement officers. So, first, I want to start by thanking our police officers who so selflessly put their lives on the line every single day to keep our communities safe and honoring the officers who have been disabled or tragically lost their lives in the line of duty.
In the halls of Congress, National Police Week means law enforcement officers from across the United States will travel to Washington, D.C. to attend memorials for their fallen brothers and sisters, participate in fun group events, and meet with Representatives and Senators to express their needs and what we can best do to support our men and women in blue. I, for one, can truly say I look forward to this week every year, as their presence serves as a reminder of their sacrifice.
