[Congressional Bills 107th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 170 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







107th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 170

   Honoring the United States Capitol Police for their commitment to 
   security at the United States Capitol, particularly on and since 
                          September 11, 2001.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            October 9, 2001

   Mr. Wellstone (for himself, Mr. Dodd, and Mr. Reid) submitted the 
        following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Honoring the United States Capitol Police for their commitment to 
   security at the United States Capitol, particularly on and since 
                          September 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 United States Capitol building;
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 (the most recent 
        of which in 1998 tragically took the lives of Private First Class Jacob 
        ``J.J.'' Chestnut and Detective John Michael Gibson);
Whereas the horrific events of September 11, 2001, have created a uniquely 
        difficult environment, requiring heightened security, and prompting 
        extra alertness and some strain among staff and visitors;
Whereas the United States Capitol Police force has 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 Department has since instituted 12-
        hour, 6-day shifts, requiring that officers work 30 hours of overtime 
        each week to ensure our continued protection: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the Senate, That--
            (1) the Senate hereby honors and thanks the United States 
        Capitol Police for their outstanding work and dedication, 
        during a period of heightened security needs on the day of 
        September 11, 2001, and thereafter; and
            (2) when the Senate adjourns on this date they shall do so 
        knowing that they are protected and secure, thanks to the 
        commitment of the United States Capitol Police.
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