[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 47 Engrossed in House (EH)]

H. Res. 47

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                     February 25, 2009.
Whereas there are more than 900,000 sworn law enforcement officers now serving 
        in the United States;
Whereas law enforcement officers selflessly protect the people of the United 
        States and communities throughout the country from harm;
Whereas law enforcement officers serve the country regardless of the peril to 
        themselves;
Whereas more than 18,340 law enforcement officers have been killed in the line 
        of duty since the first recorded police death in 1792;
Whereas September 11, 2001, was the deadliest day in law enforcement history 
        with 72 officers killed while responding to the terrorist attacks;
Whereas 140 law enforcement officers were killed in 2008;
Whereas Public Law 87-726 designates May 15th of each year as Peace Officers 
        Memorial Day, and Police Week is commemorated during the calendar week 
        containing May 15;
Whereas section 7(m) of title 4, United States Code, requires that the United 
        States flag on all government buildings be displayed at half-staff on 
        May 15, Peace Officers Memorial Day; and
Whereas law enforcement officers deserve the gratitude of the people of the 
        United States for their service: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day to 
        honor Federal, State, and local peace officers killed or disabled in the 
        line of duty; and
            (2) calls upon the people of the United States to observe such a day 
        with appropriate ceremonies and respect.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.