Extending congratulations to the United States Capitol Police on the occasion of its 175th anniversary and expressing gratitude to the men and women of the United States Capitol Police and their families for their devotion to duty and service in safeguarding the freedoms of the American people.

        [Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 156 Enrolled Bill (ENR)]

H.Con.Res.156
Agreed to April 30, 2003

One Hundred Eighth Congress

of the

United States of America

AT THE FIRST SESSION

Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday,
the seventh day of January, two thousand and three

Concurrent Resolution

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

Clerk of the House of Representatives.

Attest:

Secretary of the Senate.