[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 401 Introduced in House (IH)]

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118th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 401

   Honoring our Nations fallen law enforcement officers for National 
                              Police Week.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 15, 2023

Mr. Higgins of Louisiana submitted the following resolution; which was 
       referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Honoring our Nations fallen law enforcement officers for National 
                              Police Week.

Whereas police officers protect and serve our Nation's communities;
Whereas many brave men and women, deserving of honor, and with the last full 
        measure of devotion, gave their lives in service of the Thin Blue Line;
Whereas these fallen heroes deserve the highest respect;
Whereas, in 2022, 60 police officers were killed nationwide in the line of duty 
        protecting their respective communities, including a police officer from 
        the State of Louisiana;
Whereas, from 2013 to 2022, 25 police officers were killed in the line of duty 
        in the State of Louisiana;
Whereas National Police Week is from May 14 until May 20 for 2023; and
Whereas National Peace Officers Memorial Day is May 15: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives honors our Nation's 
fallen law enforcement officers for National Police Week.
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