[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1061 Engrossed in House (EH)]

H. Res. 1061

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                        March 10, 2010.
Whereas, on January 4, 2010, during an assault at the entrance of the Lloyd D. 
        George Federal Courthouse in Las Vegas, Nevada, Court Security Officer 
        Stanley Cooper was fatally wounded and died heroically in the line of 
        duty while protecting the employees, occupants, and visitors of the 
        courthouse;
Whereas Deputy United States Marshal Richard J. ``Joe'' Gardner was wounded in 
        the line of duty while protecting the employees, occupants, and visitors 
        of the courthouse;
Whereas the Court Security Officers and members of the United States Marshals 
        Service and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department acted swiftly 
        and bravely to subdue the gunman and minimize risk and injury to the 
        public; and
Whereas the heroic actions of Court Security Officer Stanley Cooper, Deputy 
        United States Marshal Richard J. ``Joe'' Gardner, and the law 
        enforcement officers who responded to the attack prevented additional 
        harm to innocent bystanders: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) commends the brave actions and quick thinking exhibited by Court 
        Security Officer Stanley Cooper during the assault at the entrance of 
        the Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse;
            (2) offers its deepest condolences to the family and friends of 
        Court Security Officer Stanley Cooper, who valiantly gave his life in 
        the line of duty;
            (3) commends Deputy United States Marshal Richard J. ``Joe'' Gardner 
        for his actions and bravery in responding to the assault;
            (4) wishes Deputy United States Marshal Richard J. ``Joe'' Gardner a 
        speedy recovery from the wounds he sustained in the line of duty; and
            (5) applauds the Court Security Officers and members of the United 
        States Marshals Service and Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department for 
        their brave and courageous actions in responding to the assault at the 
        Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.