[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 213 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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115th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 213

 Honoring the memory of Dallas Police Department Senior Corporal Lorne 
 Ahrens, Sergeant Michael Smith, Officer Michael Krol, Officer Patrick 
Zamarripa, and Dallas Area Rapid Transit Police Officer Brent Thompson, 
  who were killed during the attack in Dallas, Texas, that occurred 1 
                       year ago, on July 7, 2016.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             June 29, 2017

     Mr. Cornyn (for himself and Mr. Cruz) submitted the following 
    resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Honoring the memory of Dallas Police Department Senior Corporal Lorne 
 Ahrens, Sergeant Michael Smith, Officer Michael Krol, Officer Patrick 
Zamarripa, and Dallas Area Rapid Transit Police Officer Brent Thompson, 
  who were killed during the attack in Dallas, Texas, that occurred 1 
                       year ago, on July 7, 2016.

Whereas the horrific act of violence and hatred that occurred in Dallas, Texas, 
        on July 7, 2016, was the deadliest attack on United States law 
        enforcement officers since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001;
Whereas the attack occurred during a lawful, peaceful, nonviolent demonstration 
        and took place with the intention of targeting police officers;
Whereas law enforcement personnel and first responders performed their duties 
        and responsibilities admirably during the attack and risked being killed 
        for the safety of the people of Dallas;
Whereas President Barack Obama, President George W. Bush, and other officials 
        joined together for a memorial service following the attack;
Whereas the Dallas Police Chief helped a wounded community heal in the aftermath 
        of the attack and called on members of the community to join law 
        enforcement and become part of the solution;
Whereas the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (referred to in this preamble as ``DART'') 
        Police Chief demonstrated strong leadership and compassion in responding 
        to the first fallen officer from DART in the line of duty;
Whereas Friday, July 7, 2017, marks 1 year since the attack;
Whereas the community of Dallas and communities across Texas and the United 
        States continue to support the victims of this attack and the families, 
        friends, and loved ones of those victims; and
Whereas the community of Dallas and communities across Texas and the United 
        States continue to support the brave men and women of local law 
        enforcement for the dedicated service that local law enforcement 
        provides to the community: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) commemorates the victims killed in the heinous attack 
        in Dallas, Texas, on July 7, 2016, and offers heartfelt 
        condolences and deepest sympathies to the families, loved ones, 
        and friends of the victims;
            (2) honors the survivors of the attack and pledges 
        continued support for the recovery of the survivors;
            (3) expresses the belief of the Senate that an attack on a 
        law enforcement officer is an affront to the rule of law, the 
        promise of justice, domestic tranquility, common defense, 
        general welfare, and the blessings of liberty secured by the 
        Constitution of the United States;
            (4) applauds the bravery and dedication exhibited by the 
        hundreds of Federal, State, and local law enforcement 
        officials, emergency medical responders, and others who offered 
        support and assistance during and after the attack; and
            (5) stands together united against violence and hatred, and 
        in support of the brave and honorable police officers across 
        the United States who work every day to keep the United States 
        safe.
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