IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 939 
Extending condolences to the families of Sergeant Mark Renninger, Officer 
Tina Griswold, Officer Ronald Owens, and Officer Greg Richards. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 1, 2009 
Mr. SMITH of Washington (for himself, Mr. DICKS, Mr. REICHERT, Mr. INS-
LEE, Mr. LARSEN of Washington, Mr. BAIRD, Mrs. MCMORRIS ROD-
GERS, Mr. HASTINGS of Washington, and Mr. MCDERMOTT) submitted 
the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Ju-
diciary 
RESOLUTION 
Extending condolences to the families of Sergeant Mark 
Renninger, Officer Tina Griswold, Officer Ronald Owens, 
and Officer Greg Richards. 
Whereas, on the morning of November 29, 2009, 4 members 
of the Lakewood Police Department were slain by gunfire 
in a senseless act of violence while preparing for their 
shift in Lakewood, Washington; 
Whereas the 4 officers have been members of the Lakewood 
Police Department since its founding 5 years ago, were 
valuable members of the community, and were deeply re-
spected for their service; 
Whereas Sergeant Mark Renninger who served 13 years in 
law enforcement, first with the Tukwila Police Depart-
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ment and most recently, served with the Lakewood Police 
Department, is survived by his wife and 3 children; 
Whereas Officer Tina Griswold who served 14 years in law 
enforcement, first with the Lacey Police Department and 
most recently, served with the Lakewood Police Depart-
ment, is survived by her husband and 2 children; 
Whereas Officer Ronald Owens who served 12 years in law 
enforcement, first with the Washington State Patrol and 
most recently, served with the Lakewood Police Depart-
ment, is survived by his daughter; 
Whereas Officer Greg Richards who served 8 years in law en-
forcement, first with the Kent Police Department and 
most recently, served with the Lakewood Police Depart-
ment, is survived by his wife and 3 children; 
Whereas the senseless violence against and murder of law en-
forcement officers, who are sworn to serve, protect, and 
preserve the peace of the communities, is a particularly 
heinous crime; and 
Whereas in the face of this senseless tragedy, the people of 
the City of Lakewood, the surrounding communities, and 
the State of Washington have come together in support 
of the law enforcement community and the victims’ fami-
lies: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) extends its condolences to the families of 
Sergeant Mark Renninger, Officer Tina Griswold, 
Officer Ronald Owens, and Officer Greg Richards; 
and 
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(2) stands with the people of Lakewood, Wash-
ington, the men and women of the Lakewood Police 
Department, and members of the law enforcement 
community as they celebrate the lives and mourn the 
loss of these four dedicated public servants and law 
enforcement heroes. 
Æ 
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