Recognizing Blue Knights Pennsylvania Chapter IV

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Mr. MEUSER. Madam Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today to recognize the Blue Knight's International Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club Pennsylvania Chapter IV.

The Blue Knights is a non-profit fraternal organization of active and retired law enforcement officers and veterans who enjoy riding motorcycles. A group of several law enforcement officers formed the first chapter of the Blue Knights in Bangor, Maine in 1974.Today they have over 600 chapters and nearly 20,000 members all over the world.

The Blue Knights are dedicated to developing a fraternal spirit among those in the law enforcement and veterans community who enjoy riding motorcycles. As a group, the Blue Knights engage in charitable activities such as supporting local law enforcement causes, honoring our veterans, and assisting children in need.

The Blue Knights Pennsylvania Chapter IV is very active in supporting the Berks community. Recently the Blue Knights held their 1st Annual Benefit Ride & Pig Roast, raising nearly $5,000 in support of the Berks County Sheriffs Office K-9 Unit. This Memorial Day, the Blue Knights also escorted 50,000 American flags that were distributed and placed on the graves of deceased veterans across Berks County. The Blue Knights are steadfast supporters of those who serve our communities and our nation.

Members of the Blue Knights have not only donned the uniform and served our communities and our nation themselves, but they also continue their service as good citizens in aiding law enforcement and veterans causes. Our community and our nation are better for their continued selfless service and dedication.

On behalf of the U.S. House of Representatives and the citizens of Pennsylvania's Ninth Congressional District, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Pennsylvania Chapter IV of the Blue Knights and thank them for their continued service to our nation and our communities.

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