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[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 679 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

110th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 679

   Commemorating the 219th anniversary of the United States Marshals 
                                Service.

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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

           September 24 (legislative day, September 17), 2008

  Mr. Martinez (for himself and Mr. Nelson of Florida) submitted the 
   following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the 
                               Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION

 
   Commemorating the 219th anniversary of the United States Marshals 
                                Service.

Whereas the Act entitled ``An Act to establish the Judicial Court of the United 
        States'', approved September 24, 1789 (1 Stat. 73, chapter 20) (commonly 
        known as the ``Judiciary Act of 1789''), directed the appointment of 
        United States Marshals and launched the United States Marshals Service;
Whereas the Judiciary Act of 1789 determined that law enforcement would be the 
        primary function of the United States Marshals;
Whereas President George Washington appointed the first 13 United States 
        Marshals soon after signing the Judiciary Act of 1789 into law;
Whereas, during 219 years of service, United States Marshals have executed 
        warrants, distributed presidential proclamations, registered enemy 
        aliens in time of war, and helped conduct the national census;
Whereas, during 219 years of service, United States Marshals have protected the 
        President and the Federal courts, provided for the custody and 
        transportation of Federal prisoners, and maintained and disposed of 
        seized and forfeited properties;
Whereas, during 219 years of service, United States Marshals have ensured the 
        safe conduct of judicial proceedings and protected Federal judges and 
        jurors and other members of the Federal judiciary;
Whereas, through the Witness Security Program, United States Marshals provide 
        for the security, health, and safety of nearly 18,000 Government 
        witnesses and their family members whose lives are in danger as a result 
        of the witnesses' testimony against gangs, drug traffickers, terrorists, 
        organized crime members, and other criminals;
Whereas the United States Marshals Service directs and coordinates regional and 
        district fugitive task forces that combine the efforts of Federal, 
        State, and local law enforcement agencies to apprehend the most 
        dangerous fugitives, making the United States safer;
Whereas, during 219 years of service, United States Marshals have conducted 
        their mission of apprehending fugitives with skill and valor;
Whereas, during fiscal year 2008, United States Marshals have arrested more than 
        100,000 fugitives wanted for committing felonies and have conducted more 
        than 800 extraditions; and
Whereas United States Marshals carry out complex and life-threatening missions 
        daily to maintain the integrity of the judicial process of the United 
        States: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) congratulates the United States Marshals Service on its 
        219th anniversary;
            (2) commends the United States Marshals Service as one of 
        the most versatile and effective law enforcement agencies in 
        the world; and
            (3) honors the men and women who have served the United 
        States Marshals Service and the Nation valiantly with their 
        dedication to justice, integrity, and service.
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