[Congressional Bills 105th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Con. Res. 113 Introduced in Senate (IS)]







105th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. CON. RES. 113

   To rename the Document Door of the Capitol as the Chestnut-Gibson 
                             Memorial Door.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             July 28, 1998

 Mr. Campbell submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
         referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
   To rename the Document Door of the Capitol as the Chestnut-Gibson 
                             Memorial Door.

Whereas on Friday, July 24, 1998, a lone gunman entered the United States 
        Capitol building through the door known as the Document Door, located on 
        the first floor of the East Front;
Whereas while the gunman's intentions are not yet fully known, nor may ever be 
        known, it is clear that he would have killed many more innocent people 
        if Officers Chestnut and Gibson had not ended his violent rampage;
Whereas Officer Jacob Chestnut was the first Capitol Police officer to confront 
        the gunman just inside the Document Door and lost his life as a result;
Whereas Detective John Gibson was the next officer to confront the gunman and 
        also lost his life in the ensuing shootout;
Whereas the last shot fired by Detective Gibson, his final act as an officer of 
        the law, finally brought down the gunman and ended his deadly rampage;
Whereas this was the first time members of the Capitol Police have been killed 
        in the line of duty in the 170-year history of the police force;
Whereas the Capitol Police represent true dedication and professionalism in 
        their duties to keep the Capitol Building, the Library of Congress, and 
        the Senate and House of Representatives office buildings safe for all 
        who enter them;
Whereas the Capitol shines as a beacon of freedom and democracy all around the 
        world;
Whereas keeping the sacred halls of the Capitol, known as the People's House, 
        accessible for all the people of the United States and the world is a 
        true testament of Congress and of our Nation's dedication to upholding 
        the virtues of freedom;
Whereas the door where this tragic incident took place is known as the Document 
        Door; and
Whereas it is fitting and appropriate that the Document Door be renamed as the 
        Chestnut-Gibson Memorial Door in honor of Officer Jacob Chestnut and 
        Detective John Gibson: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), 
That the Document Door located on the first floor of the East Front is 
renamed as the Chestnut-Gibson Memorial Door in honor of Officer Jacob 
Joseph Chestnut and Detective John Michael Gibson.
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