[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 674 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 674

Extending the deep gratitude of the House of Representatives to the men 
   and women of the United States Capitol Police for the vigilance, 
courage, and professionalism that they demonstrate daily in protecting 
                  Congress from all manner of threats.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             July 23, 2009

    Mr. Daniel E. Lungren of California (for himself, Mr. Brady of 
Pennsylvania, Mr. Capuano, Mr. McCarthy of California, and Mr. Harper) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
                          on Homeland Security

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Extending the deep gratitude of the House of Representatives to the men 
   and women of the United States Capitol Police for the vigilance, 
courage, and professionalism that they demonstrate daily in protecting 
                  Congress from all manner of threats.

Whereas the men and women of the United States Capitol Police stand in the face 
        of danger each and every day;
Whereas the bravery and vigilance of the Capitol Police protect Congress and its 
        visitors from a multitude of grave threats;
Whereas the heavy responsibility of the Capitol Police requires that, when 
        called upon, its officers must risk their lives to protect the well 
        being of others;
Whereas, on July 15, 2009, officers of the Capitol Police pursued and engaged an 
        armed suspect, ultimately exercising lethal force in carrying out their 
        protective duties;
Whereas this incident serves as a stark reminder of the stakes and 
        responsibilities associated with the everyday duties of the Capitol 
        Police; and
Whereas the training, communication, and coordinated response of the Capitol 
        Police proved to be decisive factors in resolving this threat: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives extends its deep 
gratitude to the men and women of the United States Capitol Police for 
the vigilance, courage, and professionalism that they demonstrate daily 
in protecting Congress from all manner of threats.
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