[Congressional Bills 106th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 165 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                 In the House of Representatives, U.S.,

                                                          May 11, 1999.
Whereas the well-being of all citizens of this country is preserved and enhanced 
        as a direct result of the vigilance and dedication of law enforcement 
        personnel;
Whereas more than 700,000 men and women, at great risk to their personal safety, 
        presently serve their fellow citizens in their capacity as guardians of 
        peace;
Whereas peace officers are the front line in preserving our children's right to 
        receive an education in a crime-free environment that is too often 
        threatened by the insidious fear caused by violence in schools;
Whereas 158 peace officers lost their lives in the performance of their duty in 
        1998, and a total of more than 15,000 men and women have now made that 
        supreme sacrifice; and
Whereas every year 1 in 9 officers is assaulted, 1 in 25 officers is injured, 
        and 1 in 4,400 officers is killed in the line of duty: Now, therefore, 
        be it
    Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that--
            (1) all peace officers slain in the line of duty should be honored 
        and recognized; and
            (2) the President should issue a proclamation calling upon the 
        people of the United States to honor and recognize slain peace officers 
        with appropriate ceremonies and respect.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.