I 111th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 38 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service.

1.

Use of Capitol Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service

(a)

In general

The Grand Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police and its auxiliary (in this resolution referred to as the sponsor) shall be permitted to sponsor a public event, the 28th annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service (in this resolution referred to as the event), on the Capitol Grounds, in order to honor the law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty during 2008. (b)

Date of event

The event shall be held on May 15, 2009, or on such other date as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate jointly designate.

2.

Terms and conditions

(a)

In general

Under conditions to be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board, the event shall be— (1)free of admission charge and open to the public; and (2)arranged not to interfere with the needs of Congress. (b)

Expenses and liabilities

The sponsor shall assume full responsibility for all expenses and liabilities incident to all activities associated with the event.

3.

Event preparations

Subject to the approval of the Architect of the Capitol, the sponsor is authorized to erect upon the Capitol Grounds such stage, sound amplification devices, and other related structures and equipment, as may be required for the event.

4.

Enforcement of restrictions

The Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforcement of the restrictions contained in section 5104(c) of title 40, United States Code, concerning sales, advertisements, displays, and solicitations on the Capitol Grounds, as well as other restrictions applicable to the Capitol Grounds, in connection with the event.

Passed the House of Representatives March 11, 2009.Lorraine C. Miller,Clerk.