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110th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. CON. RES. 356
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
May 20, 2008
Mr. Filner (for himself and Mr. Issa) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that a postage stamp should be issued to honor law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty and that the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.
Whereas more than 17,900 law enforcement officers have lost their lives in the line of duty in American communities since 1792, when records first started to be kept;
Whereas 186 law enforcement officers lost their lives in the line of duty in American communities in 2007;
Whereas 870,000 law enforcement officers risk danger to their lives and safety each day to serve and protect American communities;
Whereas America’s law enforcement officers set an example of strength, courage, and valor that all Americans can admire and learn from;
Whereas following September 11, 2001, on which day 72 law enforcement officers were killed while responding to attacks perpetrated against this Nation, law enforcement has taken on the additional responsibility of protecting our homeland and the American people from the threat of terrorism; and
Whereas issuing a postage stamp to honor the sacrifices of America’s law enforcement officers is proper and fitting: Now, therefore, be it
That it is the sense of the Congress that—
a postage stamp should be issued to honor law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty; and
the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.