[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 939 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 939

   Extending condolences to the families of Sergeant Mark Renninger, 
Officer Tina Griswold, Officer Ronald Owens, and Officer Greg Richards.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            December 1, 2009

  Mr. Smith of Washington (for himself, Mr. Dicks, Mr. Reichert, Mr. 
Inslee, Mr. Larsen of Washington, Mr. Baird, Mrs. McMorris Rodgers, Mr. 
  Hastings of Washington, and Mr. McDermott) submitted the following 
    resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Extending condolences to the families of Sergeant Mark Renninger, 
Officer Tina Griswold, Officer Ronald Owens, and Officer Greg Richards.

Whereas, on the morning of November 29, 2009, 4 members of the Lakewood Police 
        Department were slain by gunfire in a senseless act of violence while 
        preparing for their shift in Lakewood, Washington;
Whereas the 4 officers have been members of the Lakewood Police Department since 
        its founding 5 years ago, were valuable members of the community, and 
        were deeply respected for their service;
Whereas Sergeant Mark Renninger who served 13 years in law enforcement, first 
        with the Tukwila Police Department and most recently, served with the 
        Lakewood Police Department, is survived by his wife and 3 children;
Whereas Officer Tina Griswold who served 14 years in law enforcement, first with 
        the Lacey Police Department and most recently, served with the Lakewood 
        Police Department, is survived by her husband and 2 children;
Whereas Officer Ronald Owens who served 12 years in law enforcement, first with 
        the Washington State Patrol and most recently, served with the Lakewood 
        Police Department, is survived by his daughter;
Whereas Officer Greg Richards who served 8 years in law enforcement, first with 
        the Kent Police Department and most recently, served with the Lakewood 
        Police Department, is survived by his wife and 3 children;
Whereas the senseless violence against and murder of law enforcement officers, 
        who are sworn to serve, protect, and preserve the peace of the 
        communities, is a particularly heinous crime; and
Whereas in the face of this senseless tragedy, the people of the City of 
        Lakewood, the surrounding communities, and the State of Washington have 
        come together in support of the law enforcement community and the 
        victims' families: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) extends its condolences to the families of Sergeant 
        Mark Renninger, Officer Tina Griswold, Officer Ronald Owens, 
        and Officer Greg Richards; and
            (2) stands with the people of Lakewood, Washington, the men 
        and women of the Lakewood Police Department, and members of the 
        law enforcement community as they celebrate the lives and mourn 
        the loss of these four dedicated public servants and law 
        enforcement heroes.
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