[Congressional Bills 103th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S.J. Res. 190 Referred in House (RFH)]

103d CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. J. RES. 190


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 16, 1994

       Referred to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
    To designate May 15, 1994, National Peace Officers Memorial Day.

Whereas, the well being of all citizens of this country are preserved and 
        enhanced as a direct result of the vigilance and dedication of law 
        enforcement personnel;
Whereas, more than 500,000 men and women, at great risk to their personal 
        safety, presently serve their fellow citizens in their capacity as 
        guardians of the peace;
Whereas, peace officers are the front line in preserving our childrens' right to 
        receive an education in a crime free environment that is all to often 
        threatened by the insidious fear caused by violence in schools;
Whereas, 151 peace officers lost their lives in the performance of their duty in 
        1993, and a total of 13,256 men and women have now made that supreme 
        sacrifice;
Whereas, on May 15, 1994 more than 15,000 peace officers are expected to gather 
        in our Nation's Capital to join with the families of their recently 
        fallen comrades to honor them and all others before them: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That May 15, 1994, is hereby 
designated as ``National Peace Officers Memorial Day'' for the purpose 
of recognizing all peace officers slain in the line duty. The President 
is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the 
people of the United States to observe this day with the appropriate 
ceremonies and respect.

            Passed the Senate May 12 (legislative day, May 2), 1994.

            Attest:

                                                MARTHA S. POPE,

                                                             Secretary.