A resolution honoring the memories and legacies of the 3 law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the attack on July 17, 2016, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, condemning that attack, and recognizing the heroism of law enforcement personnel and first responders.

Bill: 114-sres-606
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
Introduced: 2016-09-29
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes

Crime victims

Emergency medical services and trauma care

First responders and emergency personnel

Law enforcement officers

Louisiana

Violent crime
Latest action: action_date: 2016-12-01
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Summaries:
action_date: 2016-09-29
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p>Condemns the attack in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on July 17, 2016.</p> <p>Honors the memory of the law enforcement officers who lost their lives.</p> <p>Recognizes the bravery, heroism, and dedication of law enforcement officials, emergency medical responders, and other individuals who offered support and assistance.</p> <p>Offers condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the victims.</p> <p>Expresses hope for the full recovery of individuals who were wounded.</p> <p>Stands united against violence and in support of individuals who work to protect communities and keep the United States safe.</p>

action_date: 2016-12-01
action_desc: Passed Senate without amendment
text: <p>(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)</p> <p>Condemns the attack in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on July 17, 2016.</p> <p>Honors the memory of the law enforcement officers who lost their lives.</p> <p>Recognizes the bravery, heroism, and dedication of law enforcement officials, emergency medical responders, and other individuals who offered support and assistance.</p> <p>Offers condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the victims.</p> <p>Expresses hope for the full recovery of individuals who were wounded.</p> <p>Stands united against violence and in support of individuals who work to protect communities and keep the United States safe.</p>

tv_txt: III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 606 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 29, 2016 Mr. Cassidy (for himself, Ms. Ayotte , Mr. Boozman , Ms. Collins , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Hatch , Mr. Inhofe , Ms. Murkowski , Mr. Sessions , Mr. Shelby , Mr. Sullivan , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Toomey , Mr. Vitter , Mr. Moran , Mr. Johnson , Mrs. Fischer , Mr. Daines , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Perdue , Mr. Enzi , and Mr. Lankford ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Honoring the memories and legacies of the 3 law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the attack on July 17, 2016, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, condemning that attack, and recognizing the heroism of law enforcement personnel and first responders.

Whereas, on July 17, 2016, a lone gunman in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, ambushed and opened fire on law enforcement personnel, killing 3 Baton Rouge law enforcement officers and wounding 3 additional officers at Benny’s Car Wash and Oil Change; Whereas Corporal Montrell Jackson, a 10-year veteran of the Baton Rouge Police Department who was a husband, father, brother, and son and who loved his career and serving his community, was killed in the attack; Whereas Deputy Brad Garafola, a 24-year veteran of the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office and a beloved husband, father, and son who touched the lives of many individuals during his more than 2 decades of faithful service, was killed in the attack; Whereas Officer Matthew Gerald, who honorably served the United States as a member of the United States Marine Corps and the United States Army before joining the Baton Rouge Police Department in 2015, was killed in the attack; Whereas 3 other Baton Rouge law enforcement officers were injured during this senseless attack; Whereas this attack took place with the intention of targeting law enforcement officers; Whereas Federal, State, and local law enforcement personnel performed their duties admirably during the attack and risk their lives every day to ensure the safety of the people of Baton Rouge; and Whereas the people of the United States stand united with the community of Baton Rouge and the families, friends, and loved ones of the victims to support all of those individuals affected by the attack and to pray for healing and peace: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) condemns the attack of July 17, 2016, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; (2) honors the memory of the Baton Rouge law enforcement officers who lost their lives; (3) recognizes the bravery, heroism, and dedication by Federal, State, and local law enforcement officials, emergency medical responders, and all of those individuals who offered support and assistance; (4) offers sincere condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the victims; (5) expresses hope that each individual who was wounded in the attack makes a full recovery; and (6) stands united against violence and in support of those individuals who work every day to protect the communities of the United States and keep the United States safe.

tv_txt: III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 606 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 29, 2016 Mr. Cassidy (for himself, Ms. Ayotte , Mr. Boozman , Ms. Collins , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Hatch , Mr. Inhofe , Ms. Murkowski , Mr. Sessions , Mr. Shelby , Mr. Sullivan , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Toomey , Mr. Vitter , Mr. Moran , Mr. Johnson , Mrs. Fischer , Mr. Daines , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Perdue , Mr. Enzi , and Mr. Lankford ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary December 1, 2016 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring the memories and legacies of the 3 law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the attack on July 17, 2016, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, condemning that attack, and recognizing the heroism of law enforcement personnel and first responders.

Whereas, on July 17, 2016, a lone gunman in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, ambushed and opened fire on law enforcement personnel, killing 3 Baton Rouge law enforcement officers and wounding 3 additional officers at Benny’s Car Wash and Oil Change; Whereas Corporal Montrell Jackson, a 10-year veteran of the Baton Rouge Police Department who was a husband, father, brother, and son and who loved his career and serving his community, was killed in the attack; Whereas Deputy Brad Garafola, a 24-year veteran of the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office and a beloved husband, father, and son who touched the lives of many individuals during his more than 2 decades of faithful service, was killed in the attack; Whereas Officer Matthew Gerald, who honorably served the United States as a member of the United States Marine Corps and the United States Army before joining the Baton Rouge Police Department in 2015, was killed in the attack; Whereas 3 other Baton Rouge law enforcement officers were injured during this senseless attack; Whereas this attack took place with the intention of targeting law enforcement officers; Whereas Federal, State, and local law enforcement personnel performed their duties admirably during the attack and risk their lives every day to ensure the safety of the people of Baton Rouge; and Whereas the people of the United States stand united with the community of Baton Rouge and the families, friends, and loved ones of the victims to support all of those individuals affected by the attack and to pray for healing and peace: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) condemns the attack of July 17, 2016, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; (2) honors the memory of the Baton Rouge law enforcement officers who lost their lives; (3) recognizes the bravery, heroism, and dedication by Federal, State, and local law enforcement officials, emergency medical responders, and all of those individuals who offered support and assistance; (4) offers sincere condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the victims; (5) expresses hope that each individual who was wounded in the attack makes a full recovery; and (6) stands united against violence and in support of those individuals who work every day to protect the communities of the United States and keep the United States safe.