[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 231 Engrossed in House (EH)]
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
June 3, 2003.
Whereas the well-being of all people of the United States is preserved and
enhanced as a direct result of the vigilance and dedication of law
enforcement personnel;
Whereas more than 700,000 law enforcement personnel, at great risk to their
personal safety, serve their fellow citizens as guardians of peace;
Whereas peace officers are on the front line in preserving the right of the
children of the United States to receive an education in a crime-free
environment, a right that is all too often threatened by the insidious
fear caused by violence in schools;
Whereas more than 147 peace officers across the Nation were killed in the line
of duty during 2002, well below the decade-long average of 165 deaths
annually, and a major drop from 2001 when 230 officers were killed,
including 72 officers in the September 11th terrorist attacks;
Whereas every year, 1 out of every 9 peace officers is assaulted, 1 out of every
25 peace officers is injured, and 1 out of every 4,400 peace officers is
killed in the line of duty;
Whereas section 136 of title 36, United States Code, requests that the President
issue each year a proclamation designating May 15 as Peace Officers
Memorial Day in honor of Federal, State, and local officers killed or
disabled in the line of duty; and
Whereas on May 15, 2003, more than 15,000 peace officers are expected to gather
in Washington, D.C. to join with the families of their recently fallen
comrades to honor those comrades and all others who went before them:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) supports the goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day to
honor Federal, State, and local peace officers killed or disabled in the
line of duty; and
(2) calls upon the people of the United States to observe such a day
with appropriate ceremonies and respect.
Attest:
Clerk.