Commending United States Capitol Police Officer Caroline Edwards for her commitment, determination, and heroic service in defense of American democracy during the January 6, 2021, assault on the United States Capitol.

Subjects: Congress

Summary:  <p>This resolution commends U.S. Capitol Police Officer Caroline Edwards for protecting Members of Congress, staff, and others during the events of January 6, 2021.</p>

<html><body><pre>[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 403 Introduced in House (IH)]

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118th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 403

 Commending United States Capitol Police Officer Caroline Edwards for 
    her commitment, determination, and heroic service in defense of 
 American democracy during the January 6, 2021, assault on the United 
                            States Capitol.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 15, 2023

  Mr. David Scott of Georgia (for himself, Mr. Bishop of Georgia, Mr. 
   Payne, Mr. Carson, Ms. Norton, Ms. Williams of Georgia, and Mrs. 
 McBath) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
                   Committee on House Administration

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Commending United States Capitol Police Officer Caroline Edwards for 
    her commitment, determination, and heroic service in defense of 
 American democracy during the January 6, 2021, assault on the United 
                            States Capitol.

Whereas, on January 6, 2021, Officer Caroline Edwards, a 4-year veteran of the 
        United States Capitol Police, refused to abandon her post protecting the 
        United States even as an angry mob bullied, insulted, and violently 
        pushed its way past security barricades;
Whereas Officer Caroline Edwards was violently assaulted with bike racks and 
        left unconscious by members of the Proud Boys and other far-right 
        domestic terrorist groups;
Whereas Officer Caroline Edwards is a native of Atlanta, Georgia, and a proud 
        graduate of Georgia public schools;
Whereas Officer Caroline Edwards attended the University of Georgia and 
        graduated cum laude as she obtained a bachelor's degree;
Whereas Officer Caroline Edwards, the proud granddaughter of a United States 
        Marine who was wounded during the Korean war at the Battle of Chosin 
        Reservoir, also chose to commit her life to public service and the 
        protection of America's institutions;
Whereas Officer Caroline Edwards joined the United States Capitol Police force 
        in 2017;
Whereas Officer Caroline Edwards showed exceptional professionalism as a member 
        of the United States Capitol Police First Responder Unit;
Whereas Officer Caroline Edwards showed exemplary composure and clarity during 
        her June 10, 2022, opening testimony and retelling of events before the 
        House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the 
        United States Capitol;
Whereas Officer Caroline Edwards was awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal by 
        President Joe Biden on January 6, 2023, which recognizes ``citizens of 
        the United States of America who have performed exemplary deeds of 
        service for their country, or their fellow citizens'';
Whereas Officer Caroline Edwards was awarded the 2023 Dean's Medal for 
        Leadership Excellence from the University of Georgia Grady College of 
        Journalism and Mass Communication in honor of her selfless defense of 
        the heart of American democracy; and
Whereas Officer Caroline Edwards continues to embody the best in American 
        policing and serves as a model in security, crime prevention, Member and 
        staff protection, specialty response, and homeland security: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) commends Officer Caroline Edwards for the sacrifice she 
        made to protect Members, staff, and employees at the United 
        States Capitol; and
            (2) conveys the thanks and appreciation of a grateful 
        Nation to United States Capitol Police Officer Caroline Edwards 
        for her selfless and heroic service in defense of American 
        democracy in responding to the assault on the United States 
        Capitol by domestic terrorists on January 6, 2021.
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