[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
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[S. Res. 433 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







108th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 433

   Commemorating the 215th anniversary of the United States Marshals 
                                Service.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           September 23, 2004

  Mr. Lautenberg (for himself and Mr. Craig) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Commemorating the 215th anniversary of the United States Marshals 
                                Service.

Whereas the Act entitled ``An Act to establish the Judicial Court of the United 
        States'', approved September 24, 1789 (1 Stat. 73) (``the Judiciary Act 
        of 1789''), directed the appointment of a Marshal and launched the 
        United States Marshals Service;
Whereas the Judiciary Act of 1789 determined that law enforcement would be the 
        primary function of the United States Marshal;
Whereas President George Washington subsequently appointed the first 13 United 
        States Marshals that same year;
Whereas during 215 years of service, United States Marshals have executed 
        warrants, distributed presidential proclamations, registered enemy 
        aliens in time of war, and helped conduct the national census;
Whereas during 215 years of service, United States Marshals have protected the 
        President and the Federal courts, provided for the custody and 
        transportation of Federal prisoners, and maintained and disposed of 
        seized and forfeited properties;
Whereas through the Witness Security Program, United States Marshals have 
        provided for the security, health, and safety of more than 7,500 
        government witnesses and 9,500 family members whose lives were in danger 
        as a result of the witnesses' testimony against drug traffickers, 
        terrorists, organized crime members, and other major criminals;
Whereas during 215 years of service, United States Marshals have conducted their 
        mission of fugitive apprehension with skill and valor; and
Whereas United States Marshals carry out complex and life-threatening missions 
        daily to maintain the integrity of the judicial process of the United 
        States: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) commemorates the 215th anniversary of the United States 
        Marshals Service;
            (2) recognizes the United States Marshals Service as one of 
        the most versatile and effective law enforcement agencies in 
        the world; and
            (3) honors the men and women who have served the United 
        States Marshals Service and our Nation so well with their 
        dedication to justice, integrity, and service.
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