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Download official Extensions PDFReturn to issue contextHON. LISA C. McCLAIN
of michigan
in the house of representatives
Mrs. McCLAIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Benjamin Welser of Marysville, Michigan, a courageous 12-year-old whose love for law enforcement and enduring spirit have touched our Community and our Nation.
life. Despite this, he has never wavered in his admiration for the men and women who serve and protect our communities, and he has long dreamed of one day becoming a police officer himself.
patches from law enforcement agencies across the country grew into an extraordinary outpouring of support. Personnel from U.S. Customs and Border Protection and members of the Michigan State Police came together to give Benjamin a full day featuring a meet-and-greet with the K-9 unit, a BearCat tactical vehicle demonstration, and a helicopter flyover.
bond between our law enforcement community and the people they serve, and it shows the difference that such an act of kindness can make in someone's life.
Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Benjamin Welser for his courage and resilience, and in thanking the many law enforcement officers and agencies whose compassion brought so much joy to Benjamin and his family.