[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 592 Introduced in House (IH)]
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115th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 592
Condemning the violent attack at Flint Bishop International Airport on
a police officer and offering thoughts and prayers to the victim and
the victim's family, and commending the efforts of law enforcement and
airport personnel in their response.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
October 26, 2017
Mr. Kildee submitted the following resolution; which was referred to
the Committee on the Judiciary
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RESOLUTION
Condemning the violent attack at Flint Bishop International Airport on
a police officer and offering thoughts and prayers to the victim and
the victim's family, and commending the efforts of law enforcement and
airport personnel in their response.
Whereas, on June 21, 2017, Flint Bishop Airport Police Lieutenant Jeff Neville
was viciously attacked with a knife while on duty, sustaining serious
injury;
Whereas the heroic actions of Lt. Neville, who, despite being attacked, worked
to subdue the attacker to prevent further harm to other people;
Whereas other employees at Bishop International Airport, including maintenance
worker Rich Krul, Public Safety Chief Chris Miller, and Firefighter
Lieutenant Dan Owen, all assisted with the apprehension of the attacker;
Whereas the Bishop Airport public safety team members demonstrated that they
were prepared and willing to risk their own lives to ensure the safety
of other passengers at Bishop International Airport;
Whereas Public Safety Officers Michael Chilson and Christopher Tolin
administered first aid to stabilize Lt. Neville for transport to Hurley
Hospital;
Whereas the medical staff at Hurley Hospital provided quick and life-saving
medical care to Lt. Neville, allowing his full recovery;
Whereas the local Muslim community quickly condemned the attack and donated
financial resources toward Lt. Neville's medical bills;
Whereas law enforcement and first responders in Michigan bravely protected
people at Bishop Airport, resulting in no loss of life; and
Whereas the people of the United States stand in solidarity against all acts of
violence toward law enforcement officials: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) condemns the vicious terror attack at Flint Bishop
International Airport on June 21, 2017;
(2) offers thoughts and prayers to Lt. Neville and his
family;
(3) reaffirms the commitment of the United States to
actively combat all forms of violence against law enforcement
officers; and
(4) commends the efforts of law enforcement, first
responders, and airport personnel who acted to subdue the
attacker and help those in need.
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