HONORING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY AND THE POCONOS

On 2026-05-14, Representative Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA-7) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY AND THE POCONOS" in the House.

HONORING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY AND THE POCONOS

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H3510] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] {time} 1730 HONORING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY AND THE POCONOS (Mr. Mackenzie asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. MACKENZIE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today during National Police Week to honor law enforcement throughout the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos who put their lives on the line every day to keep our communities safe. This week, we recognize the virtues of these officers, but we also know that the work of supporting police continues every day. As a State representative, I authored legislation creating the Keystone First Responder Award to recognize those first responders killed or seriously injured in the line of duty. Since becoming a Member of Congress, on the very first day, I took action to make sure that we were securing resources to benefit our first responders in the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, and I am glad to report that we were able to secure $5 million for projects benefiting those individuals and their organizations. As we prepare to celebrate America 250, we also must remember past generations of law enforcement officers. This year, Constable Elmer P. Anthony of Carbon County was honored at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial more than a century after he was killed in the line of duty. His legacy serves as a permanent reminder of the sacrifice of law enforcement officers. I thank all of our police officers for their service to our communities. ____________________