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HRES 1132
Whereas there are more than 900,000 sworn law enforcement officers now serving in the United States;
Whereas law enforcement officers selflessly protect our communities and our country from harm;
Whereas law enforcement officers serve the country regardless of the peril to themselves;
Whereas more than 18,200 law enforcement officers have been killed in the line of duty since the first recorded police death in 1792;
Whereas, September 11, 2001, was the deadliest day in law enforcement history with 72 officers killed while responding to the terrorist attacks;
Whereas 181 law enforcement officers were killed in 2007;
Whereas Public Law 87-726 designates May 15th of each year as Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week is commemorated during the calendar week of May 15;
Whereas section 7(m) of title 4, United States Code, requires that the United States flag on all government buildings to be displayed at half-staff on May 15, National Peace Officers Memorial Day; and
Whereas law enforcement officers deserve the gratitude of this Nation for their service: 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.
