[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 116 (Thursday, September 23, 2004)]
[Senate]
[Pages S9651-S9652]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   COMMEMORATING THE 215TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED STATES MARSHALS 
                                SERVICE

  Mr. McCONNELL. I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the 
immediate consideration of S. Res. 433, submitted earlier today by 
Senators Lautenberg and Craig.

  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title.
  The legislative clerk read as follows:

       A resolution (S. Res. 433) commemorating the 215th 
     anniversary of the United States Marshals Service.

  There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the 
resolution.
  Mr. McCONNELL. I ask unanimous consent that the resolution and 
preamble be agreed to en bloc, the motion to reconsider be laid on the 
table, any statements relating thereto be printed in the Record without 
intervening action or debate.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The resolution (S. Res. 433) was agreed to.

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  The preamble was agreed to.
  The resolution, with its preamble, reads as follows:

                              S. Res. 433

       Whereas the Act entitled ``An Act to establish the Judicial 
     Court of the United States'', approved September 24, 1789 (1 
     Stat. 73) (``the Judiciary Act of 1789''), directed the 
     appointment of a Marshal and launched the United States 
     Marshals Service;
       Whereas the Judiciary Act of 1789 determined that law 
     enforcement would be the primary function of the United 
     States Marshal;
       Whereas President George Washington subsequently appointed 
     the first 13 United States Marshals that same year;
       Whereas during 215 years of service, United States Marshals 
     have executed warrants, distributed presidential 
     proclamations, registered enemy aliens in time of war, and 
     helped conduct the national census;
       Whereas during 215 years of service, United States Marshals 
     have protected the President and the Federal courts, provided 
     for the custody and transportation of Federal prisoners, and 
     maintained and disposed of seized and forfeited properties;
       Whereas through the Witness Security Program, United States 
     Marshals have provided for the security, health, and safety 
     of more than 7,500 government witnesses and 9,500 family 
     members whose lives were in danger as a result of the 
     witnesses' testimony against drug traffickers, terrorists, 
     organized crime members, and other major criminals;
       Whereas during 215 years of service, United States Marshals 
     have conducted their mission of fugitive apprehension with 
     skill and valor; and
       Whereas United States Marshals carry out complex and life-
     threatening missions daily to maintain the integrity of the 
     judicial process of the United States: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) commemorates the 215th anniversary of the United States 
     Marshals Service;
       (2) recognizes the United States Marshals Service as one of 
     the most versatile and effective law enforcement agencies in 
     the world; and
       (3) honors the men and women who have served the United 
     States Marshals Service and our Nation so well with their 
     dedication to justice, integrity, and service.

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