[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 621 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







110th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 621

 Honoring and commemorating the selfless acts of heroism displayed by 
 the late Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob 
 Joseph Chestnut of the United States Capitol Police on July 24, 1998, 
  and expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the Senate for the 
  professionalism and dedication of the United States Capitol Police.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             July 23, 2008

  Mr. Reid (for himself, Mr. McConnell, Mr. Akaka, Mr. Alexander, Mr. 
Allard, Mr. Barrasso, Mr. Baucus, Mr. Bayh, Mr. Bennett, Mr. Biden, Mr. 
Bingaman, Mr. Bond, Mrs. Boxer, Mr. Brown, Mr. Brownback, Mr. Bunning, 
 Mr. Burr, Mr. Byrd, Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Cardin, Mr. Carper, Mr. Casey, 
Mr. Chambliss, Mrs. Clinton, Mr. Coburn, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Coleman, Ms. 
Collins, Mr. Conrad, Mr. Corker, Mr. Cornyn, Mr. Craig, Mr. Crapo, Mr. 
DeMint, Mr. Dodd, Mrs. Dole, Mr. Domenici, Mr. Dorgan, Mr. Durbin, Mr. 
    Ensign, Mr. Enzi, Mr. Feingold, Mrs. Feinstein, Mr. Graham, Mr. 
Grassley, Mr. Gregg, Mr. Hagel, Mr. Harkin, Mr. Hatch, Mrs. Hutchison, 
  Mr. Inhofe, Mr. Inouye, Mr. Isakson, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. 
Kerry, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Kohl, Mr. Kyl, Ms. Landrieu, Mr. Lautenberg, 
   Mr. Leahy, Mr. Levin, Mr. Lieberman, Mrs. Lincoln, Mr. Lugar, Mr. 
 Martinez, Mr. McCain, Mrs. McCaskill, Mr. Menendez, Ms. Mikulski, Ms. 
Murkowski, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Nelson of Florida, Mr. Nelson of Nebraska, 
   Mr. Obama, Mr. Pryor, Mr. Reed, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Rockefeller, Mr. 
Salazar, Mr. Sanders, Mr. Schumer, Mr. Sessions, Mr. Shelby, Mr. Smith, 
  Ms. Snowe, Mr. Specter, Ms. Stabenow, Mr. Stevens, Mr. Sununu, Mr. 
Tester, Mr. Thune, Mr. Vitter, Mr. Voinovich, Mr. Warner, Mr. Webb, Mr. 
    Whitehouse, Mr. Wicker, and Mr. Wyden) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Honoring and commemorating the selfless acts of heroism displayed by 
 the late Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob 
 Joseph Chestnut of the United States Capitol Police on July 24, 1998, 
  and expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the Senate for the 
  professionalism and dedication of the United States Capitol Police.

Whereas Detective Gibson, born March 29, 1956, was killed in the line of duty 
        while protecting the office complex of the House Majority Whip;
Whereas Private First Class Chestnut, born April 28, 1940, was killed in the 
        line of duty while guarding the Document Room Door entrance of the 
        Capitol;
Whereas Detective Gibson and Private First Class Chestnut were the first police 
        officers to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol;
Whereas Private First Class Chestnut was the first African-American to lie in 
        honor in the rotunda of the Capitol;
Whereas Detective Gibson was married to Evelyn and was the father of 3 children;
Whereas Private First Class Chestnut was married to Wen Ling and was the father 
        of 5 children;
Whereas the United States Capitol Police force consists of over 1,600 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 millions of visitors each year 
        to the Capitol Complex;
Whereas the men and women of the United States Capitol Police join with their 
        colleagues in local law enforcement from urban to rural areas coast to 
        coast to perform their duties with honor and courage;
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;
Whereas 10 years have passed since Detective Gibson and Private First Class 
        Chestnut sacrificed their lives to protect the lives of hundreds of 
        tourists, staff, and Members of Congress on July 24, 1998; 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 Senate--
            (1) honors and commemorates the selfless acts of heroism 
        displayed by the late Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut 
        and Detective John Michael Gibson of the United States Capitol 
        Police on July 24, 1998;
            (2) expresses its condolences to the wives, children, and 
        other family members of Private First Class Chestnut and 
        Detective Gibson on the 10-year anniversary of their passing;
            (3) expresses its gratitude and appreciation for the 
        professional manner in which the United States Capitol Police 
        carry out their diverse missions;
            (4) expresses appreciation for the dedication United States 
        Capitol Police officers have for protecting the Capitol 
        Complex; and
            (5) 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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