[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 177 (Wednesday, December 2, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Page S12259]
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      EXTENDING CONDOLENCES TO SLAIN WASHINGTON OFFICERS' FAMILIES

  Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate 
proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res. 366, submitted 
earlier today.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The clerk will report.
  The bill clerk read as follows:

       A resolution (S. Res. 366) extending condolences to the 
     families of Sergeant Mark Rennigner, Officer Tina Griswold, 
     Officer Ronald Owens, and Officer Greg Richards.

  There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the 
resolution.
  Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the 
resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, the motions to 
reconsider be laid upon the table, with no intervening action or 
debate, and that any statements relating to the resolution be printed 
in the Record.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The resolution (S. Res. 366) was agreed to.
  The preamble was agreed to.
  The resolution, with its preamble, reads as follows:

                              S. Res. 366

       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 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 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 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 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 families of the victims: Now, 
     therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (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 4 dedicated public servants and law 
     enforcement heroes.

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