McNerney Resolution In Honor Of Police Officers & Law Enforcement Passes House

Washington, D.C. – A resolution authored by Congressman Jerry McNerney (CA-11) honoring police officers and law enforcement professionals passed the House today.

H.Res. 426, introduced last Tuesday in recognition of May 10th – 16th, 2009 as Police Week, pays tribute to the brave men and women that protect our nation’s communities.

The text of the resolution is below.

RESOLUTION

Honoring police officers and law enforcement professionals during Police Week.

Whereas President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation declaring May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day to honor law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, and to designate the calendar week in which May 15th occurs as Police Week;

Whereas police officers protect communities across our Nation;

Whereas police officers selflessly put their lives on the line to keep Americans safe;

Whereas police officers perform a variety of duties to pursue justice and maintain public safety;

Whereas in just the last decade, hundreds of police officers were killed in the line of duty, and in just the first four months of 2009 more than 40 officers around the country have made the ultimate sacrifice; and

Whereas police officers and law enforcement personnel have been adversely affected by the current economic situation, yet continue to serve bravely: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That--

(1) it is the sense of the House of Representatives that—

(A) Police Week provides an opportunity to honor police officers and law enforcement personnel for their selfless acts of bravery;

(B) police officers and law enforcement personnel risk their lives daily to protect Americans; and

(C) police officers and law enforcement personnel who have made the ultimate sacrifice should be remembered and honored;

(2) the House of Representatives honors police officers for their efforts to create safer and more secure communities; and

(3) the House of Representatives expresses its strong support for the Nation's police officers and law enforcement personnel.