Del. Beverly Sherwood (R-Frederick) addressed the House on the strong support for public safety in the House Budget. Del. Sherwood, who chairs both the Militia, Police and Public Safety Committee and the Subcommittee on Public Safety of the House Appropriations Committee, notes the restoration of critical funding cut by former Gov. Kaine's proposed budget--funding for Sheriffs, Commonwealth's Attorneys, reinstated State Police trooper schools, and key support for local police departments.

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A transcript of Delegate Sherwood's speech follows:

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