[Congressional Bills 107th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 491 Introduced in House (IH)]






107th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. CON. RES. 491

Supporting the goals and ideals of National Safety Forces Appreciation 
                                 Week.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 26, 2002

Mr. LaTourette submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
             referred to the Committee on Government Reform

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Safety Forces Appreciation 
                                 Week.

Whereas the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, focused the Nation's 
        attention on the selfless dedication of police and other law enforcement 
        officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel;
Whereas the men and women of these safety forces in every community in the 
        United States always answer the call when needed;
Whereas there are over 1 million career and volunteer firefighters in the United 
        States, and more than 1 million Federal, State, and local law 
        enforcement officers;
Whereas each response to a call for help carries with it the potential for 
        members of these safety forces to face life-threatening situations;
Whereas the year 2001 had the highest number of deaths in a single year for 
        police and firefighters since such records have been maintained;
Whereas more than 435 firefighters died in the line of duty in 2001, including 
        343 at the World Trade Center;
Whereas more than 230 Federal, State, and local law enforcement officers were 
        killed in the line of duty in 2001, including 71 in the September 11, 
        2001, terrorist attacks;
Whereas harm to police, fire, and rescue workers is all too common, with more 
        than 85,000 firefighters injured in the line of duty annually and more 
        than 55,000 law enforcement officers assaulted in the line of duty 
        annually;
Whereas the safety forces are routinely willing to help not only their own 
        communities but others as well, and indeed 25 search and rescue teams 
        from 18 States assisted at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon after 
        September 11, 2001, and countless fire and police departments from 
        around the Nation sent people to assist in rescue and recovery efforts;
Whereas the safety forces will play a critical role in securing the Nation's 
        safety from terrorist attacks in addition to all their other duties;
Whereas such valor, dedication, and sacrifice should not go unnoticed by the 
        citizens of a free Nation;
Whereas communities, schools, and organizations throughout the Nation should be 
        encouraged to set time aside each year to hold events recognizing, 
        praising, and appreciating the safety forces;
Whereas many communities have requested that Congress designate a time to honor 
        safety forces nationwide; and
Whereas it would be appropriate that the week beginning September 8 and ending 
        September 14 of each year be designated as ``National Safety Forces 
        Appreciation Week'' to honor and recognize our police, firefighters, and 
        emergency medical personnel: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That the Congress supports the goals and ideals of National Safety 
Forces Appreciation Week.
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