    [United States Statutes at Large, Volume 117, 108th Congress, 1st Session]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

    UNITED STATES CAPITOL POLICE--175TH ANNIVERSARY
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    Whereas the United States Capitol Police traces its origins to 1801,
    when Congress moved from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C., and a
    lone watchman, John Golding, had the responsibility of guarding the
    Capitol facility and its functions;

    Whereas the United States Capitol Police has grown from these humble
    beginnings to a first rate highly professionalized, equipped, and
    trained operation which provides vital services in the areas of law
    enforcement, protective and security services, and emergency
    preparedness, with nearly 1,700 sworn and non-sworn employees;

    Whereas the United States Capitol Police has developed specialized and
    expert units, including K-9, Intelligence, Emergency Preparedness,
    Civil Disturbance, Criminal Investigation, Threat Assessment,
    Dignitary Protection, Physical Security, Technical Security,
    Electronic Countermeasures, Hazardous Devices, and the Containment
    and Emergency Response Team, as well as a skilled and
    professionalized administrative support function;

    Whereas the United States Capitol Police, as the first line of the
    defense of the Nation's Capitol, has shared in the ultimate
    sacrifice in law enforcement with the tragic deaths in the line of
    duty of Sergeant Christopher Eney, Private First Class Jacob J.
    Chestnut, and Detective John Michael Gibson;

    Whereas the United States Capitol Police continues to be in the
    forefront of protecting the core elements of our democratic process
    with selfless dedication and commitment; and

    Whereas the United States Capitol Police was officially established in
    1828 and is celebrating its 175th anniversary in 2003: Now,
    therefore, be it

    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
    That Congress and the American people extend heartfelt congratulations
    to the United States Capitol Police on the occasion of its 175th
    anniversary, and express the sincerest gratitude to the men and women of
    the United States Capitol Police and their families, and in particular
    the Eney, Chestnut, and Gibson families, for

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    their devotion to duty and service in safeguarding the freedoms of the
    American people.

    Agreed to April 30, 2003.