[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
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[S. Res. 537 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







110th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 537

 Commemorating and acknowledging the dedication and sacrifice made by 
   the men and women who have lost their lives while serving as law 
                         enforcement officers.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             April 28, 2008

Mr. Leahy (for himself, Mr. Specter, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Kohl, 
 Mr. Grassley, Mr. Menendez, Mr. Cornyn, Mrs. Feinstein, Mr. Schumer, 
Mr. Hatch, Mr. Biden, Mr. Cardin, Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. Baucus, and Mrs. 
 Boxer) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
                       Committee on the Judiciary

                              May 8, 2008

                Reported by Mr. Leahy, without amendment

                              May 8, 2008

                        Considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Commemorating and acknowledging the dedication and sacrifice made by 
   the men and women who have lost their lives while serving as law 
                         enforcement officers.

Whereas the well-being of all citizens of the United States is preserved and 
        enhanced as a direct result of the vigilance and dedication of law 
        enforcement personnel;
Whereas more than 900,000 men and women, at great risk to their personal safety, 
        presently serve their fellow citizens as guardians of the peace;
Whereas peace officers are on the front lines in protecting the schools and 
        schoolchildren of the United States;
Whereas 181 peace officers across the United States were killed in the line of 
        duty during 2007, tragically the highest yearly total since 2001;
Whereas Congress should strongly support initiatives to reduce violent crime and 
        to increase the factors that contribute to the safety of law enforcement 
        officers, including--

    (1) better equipment and increased use of bullet-resistant vests;

    (2) improved training; and

    (3) advanced emergency medical care;

Whereas, every 2 days on average, 1 out of every 16 peace officers is assaulted, 
        1 out of every 56 peace officers is injured, and 1 out of every 5,500 
        peace officers is killed in the line of duty somewhere in the United 
        States; and
Whereas, on May 15, 2008, more than 20,000 peace officers are expected to gather 
        in Washington, District of Columbia, to join with the families of their 
        recently fallen comrades to honor those comrades and all others who went 
        before them: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) recognizes May 15, 2008, as ``Peace Officers Memorial 
        Day'', in honor of the Federal, State, and local law 
        enforcement officers that have been killed or disabled in the 
        line of duty; and
            (2) calls on the people of the United States to observe 
        that day with appropriate ceremonies, appreciation, and 
        respect.
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