S.Res. 449Senate113th Congress (2013-2015)Passed Congress

A resolution commemorating and honoring the dedication and sacrifice of the Federal, State, and local law enforcement officers who have been killed or injured in the line of duty.

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3145-3146; text as passed Senate: CR S3079)

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3145-3146; text as passed Senate: CR S3079)

May 15, 2014

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Sen. Patrick J. LeahyD-VT · May 15, 2014

Madam President, as chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I am proud to come to the Senate floor today to celebrate the passage of a resolution commemorating and honoring the dedication and…

Madam President, as chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I am proud to come to the Senate floor today to celebrate the passage of a resolution commemorating and

honoring the dedication and sacrifice of law enforcement officers who have been killed or injured in the line of duty. I urge other Senators to show their support for the men and women who work tirelessly to protect our communities.

This week is National Police Week, a time when thousands of law enforcement officers come to our Nation's Capital, and we pause to honor the sacrifices of our men and women in law enforcement. On Tuesday night the names of 286 officers killed in the line of duty were added to the walls of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, 101 of whom were lost in 2013. The memorial now contains the names of over 20,000 fallen officers.

This resolution pays tribute to those who have fallen, recognizing May 15, 2014, as ``National Peace Officers Memorial Day'' and calling on the people of the United States to observe that day with solemnity, appreciation, and respect. Earlier today, Senator Grassley and I attended the 33rd Annual National Peace Officers' Memorial service here on the West Front of the Capitol. The event was a somber reminder of the sacrifices that law enforcement officers make every day. We have a responsibility to support them in the critical work they do.

I also urge the Senate to come together to honor law enforcement officers by supporting the passage of both S.933, the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program, and S. 357, the National Blue Alert Act. These bills are unanimously and strongly supported by law enforcement and passing these bills would provide tangible, life-saving assistance to those who serve on the front lines, protecting our communities.

I thank Senators Grassley, Shaheen, Wicker, Markey, Begich, Udall of New Mexico, Hagan, Coons, Durbin, Franken, Booker, Landrieu, Reed, Blumenthal, Schatz, Heitkamp, Feinstein, Udall of Colorado, Wicker, Pryor, Hirono, Cardin, Cochran, Warner, Mikulski, Warren, Schumer, Murray, Whitehouse, Donnelly, Heinrich, and Klobuchar for their cosponsorship of this resolution and their support for law enforcement. I am very glad to see this resolution pass.

Sen. Harry ReidD-NV · May 15, 2014

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 449. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed…

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Agreed to SenateIssued May 15, 2014

III

113th CONGRESS

2d Session

S. RES. 449

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

May 15, 2014

Mr. Leahy (for himself, Mr. Grassley, Mrs. Feinstein, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. Markey, Mr. Begich, Mr. Udall of New Mexico, Mrs. Hagan, Mr. Coons, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Franken, Mr. Booker, Ms. Landrieu, Mr. Reed, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Schatz, Mr. Wicker, Ms. Heitkamp, Mr. Pryor, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Cardin, Mr. Udall of Colorado, Mr. Cochran, Ms. Mikulski, Ms. Warren, Mr. Warner, Mr. Schumer, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Heinrich, and Ms. Klobuchar) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

RESOLUTION

Commemorating and honoring the dedication and sacrifice of the Federal, State, and local law enforcement officers who have been killed or injured in the line of duty.

Whereas the well-being of all individuals in the United States is preserved and enhanced as a direct result of the vigilance and dedication of law enforcement officers;

Whereas more than 900,000 law enforcement officers greatly risk their personal safety to serve individuals in the United States as guardians of the peace;

Whereas law enforcement officers are often on the front lines in protecting the schools and school children in the United States;

Whereas, in 2013, 101 law enforcement officers across the United States were killed in the line of duty;

Whereas Congress should strongly support initiatives to reduce violent crime and contribute to the safety of law enforcement officers, including—

(1)

providing such officers with equipment of the highest quality and modernity;

(2)

increasing the availability and use of bullet-resistant vests for such officers;

(3)

improving training for such officers; and

(4)

providing advanced emergency medical care for such officers;

Whereas more than 19,000 Federal, State, and local law enforcement officers lost their lives in the line of duty while protecting citizens of the United States, and the names of such officers are engraved on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, DC;

Whereas, in 1962, President John F. Kennedy designated May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day; and

Whereas, on May 15, 2014, more than 20,000 law enforcement officers are expected to gather in Washington, DC, to join the families of their fallen comrades to honor those comrades and all law enforcement officers who have fallen before them: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate—

(1)

commemorates and acknowledges the dedication and sacrifices of the Federal, State, and local law enforcement officers who have been killed or injured in the line of duty;

(2)

recognizes May 15, 2014, as National Peace Officers Memorial Day; and

(3)

calls on the people of the United States to observe that day with appropriate ceremonies, solemnity, appreciation, and respect.