[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 426 Engrossed in House (EH)]

H. Res. 426

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                          May 19, 2009.
Whereas President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation declaring May 15th as 
        Peace Officers Memorial Day to honor law enforcement officers killed in 
        the line of duty, and to designate the calendar week in which May 15th 
        occurs as Police Week;
Whereas police officers protect communities across our Nation;
Whereas police officers selflessly put their lives on the line to keep Americans 
        safe;
Whereas police officers perform a variety of duties to pursue justice and 
        maintain public safety;
Whereas in just the last decade, hundreds of police officers were killed in the 
        line of duty, and in just the first four months of 2009 more than 40 
        officers around the country have made the ultimate sacrifice; and
Whereas police officers and law enforcement personnel have been adversely 
        affected by the current economic situation, yet continue to serve 
        bravely: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That--
            (1) it is the sense of the House of Representatives that--
                    (A) Police Week provides an opportunity to honor police 
                officers and law enforcement personnel for their selfless acts 
                of bravery;
                    (B) police officers and law enforcement personnel risk their 
                lives daily to protect Americans; and
                    (C) police officers and law enforcement personnel who have 
                made the ultimate sacrifice should be remembered and honored;
            (2) the House of Representatives honors police officers for their 
        efforts to create safer and more secure communities; and
            (3) the House of Representatives expresses its strong support for 
        the Nation's police officers and law enforcement personnel.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.