Expressing support for designation of the week of May 11, 2014, through May 17, 2014, as "National Police Week".

Bill: 113-hres-578
Sponsor: full_name: Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large]
Introduced: 2014-05-08
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays

Congressional tributes

Law enforcement officers
Latest action: action_date: 2014-07-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

Summaries:
action_date: 2014-05-08
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p>Expresses support for: (1) the designation of National Police Week, and (2) law enforcement officers across the United States for their efforts to build safer and more secure communities. </p> <p>Recognizes: (1) the need to ensure that law enforcement officers have the equipment, training, and resources necessary to protect their health and safety; and (2) members of the law enforcement community for their selfless acts of bravery.</p> <p>Calls for honoring officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice.</p>

tv_txt: IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 578 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 8, 2014 Mr. Sablan submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of the week of May 11, 2014, through May 17, 2014, as National Police Week .

Whereas in 1962, John Fitzgerald Kennedy proclaimed May 15 to be Peace Officers Memorial Day , and designated the calendar week in which May 15 falls as National Police Week ; Whereas law enforcement officers are charged with pursuing justice and protecting communities in the United States; Whereas State and local police officers, sheriffs, and other law enforcement officers across the United States serve with dignity and integrity; Whereas law enforcement officers serve as first responders to natural disasters such as Hurricane Isaac and Hurricane Sandy; Whereas law enforcement officers serve as first responders to terrorist attacks such as the bombings at the Boston Marathon in Boston, Massachusetts, and to accidents such as the fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas; Whereas the deadliest day in law enforcement history was September 11, 2001, when 72 officers were killed while responding to the terrorist attacks on the United States; Whereas law enforcement officers selflessly risk their personal safety in the interest of public safety; and Whereas Peace Officers Memorial Day honors law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Police Week ; (2) expresses strong support for law enforcement officers across the United States for their efforts to build safer and more secure communities; (3) recognizes the need to ensure that law enforcement officers have the equipment, training, and resources necessary to protect their health and safety while they are protecting the public; (4) recognizes the members of the law enforcement community for their selfless acts of bravery; (5) acknowledges that police officers and other law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice should be remembered and honored; and (6) encourages the people of the United States to observe National Police Week with appropriate ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the vital role of law enforcement officers in building safer and more secure communities across the United States.