[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 291 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                           May 8, 2007.
Whereas there are more than 870,000 sworn law enforcement officers throughout 
        the United States;
Whereas law enforcement officers are dedicated to serving this country, and 
        protecting this country and its citizens from harm;
Whereas law enforcement officers face dangers and threats to their personal 
        safety each day;
Whereas more than 56,000 law enforcement officers are assaulted every year;
Whereas every 53 hours, a law enforcement officer in the United States is killed 
        in the line of duty;
Whereas 143 law enforcement officers were killed in the line of duty in 2006, 12 
        fewer than the 155 officers killed in 2005;
Whereas Public Law 87-726 requests that the President issue proclamations 
        designating May 15th of each year as National Peace Officers Memorial 
        Day; and
Whereas section 7(m) of title 4, United States Code, requires that the flag of 
        the United States be flown at half-staff on Peace Officers Memorial Day: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved,  That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day to 
        honor Federal, State, and local peace officers killed or disabled in the 
        line of duty; and
            (2) calls upon the people of the United States to observe such a day 
        with appropriate ceremonies and respect.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.