[Congressional Bills 105th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 311 Engrossed in House (EH)]


  2d Session

                            H. CON. RES. 311

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

Honoring the memory of Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First 
  Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut of the United States Capitol Police for 
their selfless acts of heroism at the United States Capitol on July 24, 
                                 1998.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
105th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. CON. RES. 311

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

Whereas the Capitol is the people's house, and, as such, it has always been and 
        will remain open to the public;
Whereas millions of people visit the Capitol each year to observe and study the 
        workings of the democratic process;
Whereas the Capitol is the most recognizable symbol of liberty and democracy 
        throughout the world and those who guard the Capitol guard our freedom;
Whereas Private First Class Jacob ``J.J.'' Chestnut and Detective John Michael 
        Gibson sacrificed their lives to protect the lives of hundreds of 
        tourists, staff, and Members of Congress;
Whereas if not for the quick and courageous action of those officers, many 
        innocent people would likely have been injured or killed;
Whereas through their selfless acts, Detective Gibson and Private First Class 
        Chestnut underscored the courage, honor, and dedication shown daily by 
        every member of the United States Capitol Police and every law 
        enforcement officer;
Whereas Private First Class Chestnut, a Vietnam veteran who spent 20 years in 
        the Air Force, was an 18-year veteran of the Capitol Police, and was 
        married to Wen Ling and had five children, Joseph, Janece, Janet, Karen, 
        and William;
Whereas Detective Gibson, assigned as Representative Tom DeLay's bodyguard for 
        the last three years, was an 18-year veteran of the Capitol Police, and 
        was married to Evelyn and had three children, Kristen, John, and Daniel;
Whereas Private First Class Chestnut and Detective Gibson were the first United 
        States Capitol Police officers ever killed in the line of duty;
Whereas Private First Class Chestnut and Detective Gibson, and all those who 
        helped apprehend the gunman, assist the injured, and evacuate the 
        building, are true heroes of democracy, and every American owes them a 
        deep debt of gratitude: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That--
            (1) Congress hereby honors the memory of Detective John 
        Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut of 
        the United States Capitol Police for the selfless acts of 
        heroism they displayed on July 24, 1998, in sacrificing their 
        lives in the line of duty so that others might live; and
            (2) when the House of Representatives adjourns on this date 
        and when the Senate adjourns or recesses on this date, they 
        shall do so out of respect to the memory of Detective John 
        Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut.

            Passed the House of Representatives July 27, 1998.

            Attest:

                                                                 Clerk.