Title: A resolution honoring the life and service of David Dorn and expressing condolences to the family of David Dorn.
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
This resolution (1) extends condolences to the family and friends of David Dorn, (2) recognizes and honors David Dorn as a hero who lived a life of service to his community and others through the pursuit of justice and the protection of individuals in the community, and (3) expresses deep respect and appreciation for the selfless character and sacrifice of David Dorn.

[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 631 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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116th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 631

Honoring the life and service of David Dorn and expressing condolences 
                      to the family of David Dorn.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             June 18, 2020

    Mr. Hawley (for himself, Mr. Blunt, and Mr. Cruz) submitted the 
        following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Honoring the life and service of David Dorn and expressing condolences 
                      to the family of David Dorn.

Whereas David Dorn was born on October 29, 1942, in St. Louis, Missouri;
Whereas David Dorn was--

    (1) a loving husband to Sergeant Ann Marie Dorn;

    (2) a father of 5 children;

    (3) a grandfather of 10 grandchildren; and

    (4) a dedicated public servant;

Whereas David Dorn graduated from Hadley Technical High School before attending 
        St. Louis Community College at Forest Park and Tarkio College to study 
        criminal justice;
Whereas David Dorn began his service with the Metropolitan Police Department, 
        City of St. Louis (referred to in this preamble as the ``St. Louis 
        Police Department'') as a patrol officer in 1969;
Whereas, over the course of his career with the St. Louis Police Department, 
        David Dorn--

    (1) performed his duties with distinction and commitment;

    (2) rose to the rank of captain; and

    (3) acted as the deputy commander of the Bureau of Patrol Support, 
which oversaw 9 agencies within the St. Louis Police Department;

Whereas David Dorn demonstrated dedication to the city of St. Louis by serving 
        in the St. Louis Police Department for 38 years before retiring in 
        October 2007;
Whereas, on February 12, 2008, David Dorn returned to public service as Chief of 
        Police of the Moline Acres Police Department;
Whereas, after a long career in law enforcement, David Dorn served his community 
        by mentoring and assisting disadvantaged youth;
Whereas, on June 2, 2020, David Dorn responded to the looting of a business 
        owned by a friend;
Whereas, in an act of senseless violence, a gunman opened fire on David Dorn in 
        the course of that robbery, mortally wounding Dorn as Dorn was 
        protecting his community; and
Whereas, on June 4, 2020, the people of St. Louis gathered to honor David Dorn 
        and participated in a march to end violence: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) extends heartfelt condolences to the family and friends 
        of David Dorn;
            (2) recognizes and honors David Dorn as a hero who lived a 
        life of service to his community and others through the pursuit 
        of justice and the protection of individuals in the community; 
        and
            (3) expresses deep respect and appreciation for the 
        selfless character and sacrifice of David Dorn.
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