[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 645 Introduced in House (IH)]







110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 645

       Expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the House of 
  Representatives to the professionalism and dedication of the United 
                         States Capitol Police.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 10, 2007

    Mr. Mario Diaz-Balart of Florida (for himself and Mr. McHenry) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
                        on House Administration

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                               RESOLUTION


 
       Expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the House of 
  Representatives to the professionalism and dedication of the United 
                         States Capitol Police.

Whereas the United States Capitol Police force consists of over 1,500 officers 
        who are dedicated to the protection and security of the Capitol Complex 
        and its employees and visitors;
Whereas the United States Capitol Police continually sacrifice to provide safety 
        and security to the Members, staff, and nearly 3 million visitors each 
        year to the Capitol Complex;
Whereas while the United States Capitol Police endure physical and verbal 
        assaults in some extreme cases, the officers continue to provide 
        courteous, responsible, and diligent services in an unbiased and 
        nonpartisan manner;
Whereas the United States Capitol Police face many threats to their safety and 
        must remain constantly alert for suspicious actions or for failure to 
        respond to requests and instructions;
Whereas the United States Capitol Police, as the first line of the defense of 
        the Capitol, has shared in the ultimate sacrifice in law enforcement;
Whereas the United States Capitol Police are on the front lines of the War on 
        Terrorism and remain on constant alert against unauthorized access to 
        Capitol buildings, terrorism, and other threats to the Capitol Complex;
Whereas Capitol Police officers stationed throughout the Capitol Complex act in 
        a professional manner and treat Members, staff, and visitors with 
        dignity and respect;
Whereas the United States Capitol Police consistently apply security and safety 
        measures to all, including Members of Congress; and
Whereas the United States Capitol Police is one of the best trained, most highly 
        respected law enforcement agencies in the United States: Now, therefore, 
        be it
    Resolved,  That the House of Representatives--
            (1) expresses its gratitude and appreciation for the 
        professional manner in which the United States Capitol Police 
        carry out their diverse missions;
            (2) expresses appreciation for the dedication United States 
        Capitol Police officers have for protecting the Capitol 
        Complex; and
            (3) commends the United States Capitol Police for their 
        continued courage and professionalism in protecting the Capitol 
        Complex and its employees and visitors.
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