[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1394 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1394

 Recognizing and honoring the employees of the Department of Homeland 
Security who lost their lives in the line of duty in 2009 in protecting 
                        and securing our Nation.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 25, 2010

 Mr. Carney submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
                   the Committee on Homeland Security

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Recognizing and honoring the employees of the Department of Homeland 
Security who lost their lives in the line of duty in 2009 in protecting 
                        and securing our Nation.

Whereas more than 230,000 employees of the Department of Homeland Security work 
        diligently to deter, detect, and prevent acts of terrorism and stand 
        ready to respond to a terrorist attack, natural disaster, or other 
        emergency;
Whereas the employees of the Department of Homeland Security are dedicated 
        individuals who rarely receive the recognition they deserve;
Whereas 9 of those dedicated employees sacrificed their lives in the line of 
        duty at the Department of Homeland Security in 2009;
Whereas 7 of the 9 employees were employed by the Coast Guard and lost their 
        lives in a mission off the coast of San Clemente Island, California;
Whereas 2 of the 9 employees were Border Patrol agents in the United States 
        Customs and Border Protection and lost their lives while patrolling the 
        Southwestern border between Mexico and the United States;
Whereas, as a testament to the bravery and dedication of all Department of 
        Homeland Security employees, 2 other employees of the Department, one 
        from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and one from the 
        Transportation Security Administration, lost their lives in 2009 while 
        serving in combat in Afghanistan during their tenure at the Department 
        of Homeland Security and should also be recognized for their sacrifice 
        to the Nation;
Whereas the Nation owes a debt of gratitude to these employees of the Department 
        of Homeland Security and all others for their continued and steadfast 
        efforts to secure the homeland; and
Whereas each of these fallen heroes should be honored and recognized for their 
        efforts to keep us safe from harm: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives recognizes the ultimate 
sacrifices that 11 dedicated employees of the Department of Homeland 
Security made in 2009 as part of their continuous efforts to keep the 
Nation safe.
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