[Congressional Bills 107th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 309 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                 In the House of Representatives, U.S.,

                                                     December 11, 2001.
Whereas the Capitol is an important symbol of freedom and democracy across the 
        United States and throughout the world, and those who safeguard the 
        Capitol safeguard that freedom and democracy;
Whereas millions of people visit the Capitol each year to observe and learn the 
        workings of the democratic process;
Whereas the United States Capitol Police force was created by Congress in 1828 
        to provide security for the Capitol;
Whereas today the United States Capitol Police provide protection and support 
        services throughout an array of congressional buildings, parks, and 
        thoroughfares;
Whereas the United States Capitol Police provide security for Members of 
        Congress, their staffs, other government employees, and many others who 
        live near, work on, and visit Capitol Hill;
Whereas the United States Capitol Police have successfully managed and 
        coordinated major demonstrations, joint sessions of Congress, State of 
        the Union Addresses, State funerals, and inaugurations;
Whereas the United States Capitol Police have bravely faced numerous 
        emergencies, including three bombings and two shootings, one of which, 
        in 1998, tragically took the lives of Private First Class Jacob ``J.J.'' 
        Chestnut and Detective John Michael Gibson;
Whereas the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, have created a uniquely 
        difficult environment for the United States Capitol Police;
Whereas the United States Capitol Police responded to this challenge quickly and 
        courageously, including by facilitating the evacuation of all of the 
        buildings under their purview, as well as the perimeter thereof; and
Whereas the United States Capitol Police have instituted longer shifts, 
        requiring that officers work substantial overtime each week to ensure 
        the continued protection of the Capitol: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives honors and thanks the United 
States Capitol Police for their outstanding work and dedication during a period 
of heightened security that began on September 11, 2001.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.