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







111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 47

    Supporting the goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            January 9, 2009

Mr. Poe of Texas (for himself, Mr. Costa, Mr. Courtney, Mr. Reyes, Mr. 
 Burton of Indiana, Mr. Holden, Mr. LoBiondo, Mr. McHenry, Mr. Latta, 
Mr. Mack, Ms. Loretta Sanchez of California, Ms. Bordallo, Mr. Walden, 
    and Mr. Gallegly) submitted the following resolution; which was 
      referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
    Supporting the goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day.

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.
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