A resolution honoring the memory of Dallas Police Department Senior Corporal Lorne Ahrens, Sergeant Michael Smith, Officer Michael Krol, Officer Patrick Zamarripa, and Dallas Area Rapid Transit Police Officer Brent Thompson, who were killed during the attack in Dallas, Texas, that occurred 1 year ago, on July 7, 2016.

Bill: 115-sres-213
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Introduced: 2017-06-29
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes

Crime victims

Emergency medical services and trauma care

First responders and emergency personnel

Hate crimes

Law enforcement officers

Rule of law and government transparency

Texas

Violent crime
Latest action: action_date: 2017-08-01
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4695)

Summaries:
action_date: 2017-06-29
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p>Commemorates the victims killed in the heinous attack in Dallas, Texas, on July 7, 2016, and offers heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to the families, loved ones, and friends of the victims.</p> <p>Honors the survivors of the attack and pledges continued support for the recovery of the survivors.</p>

action_date: 2017-08-01
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>Commemorates the victims killed in the heinous attack in Dallas, Texas, on July 7, 2016, and offers heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to the families, loved ones, and friends of the victims.</p> <p>Honors the survivors of the attack and pledges continued support for the recovery of the survivors.</p>

tv_txt: III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 213 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 29, 2017 Mr. Cornyn (for himself and Mr. Cruz ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Honoring the memory of Dallas Police Department Senior Corporal Lorne Ahrens, Sergeant Michael Smith, Officer Michael Krol, Officer Patrick Zamarripa, and Dallas Area Rapid Transit Police Officer Brent Thompson, who were killed during the attack in Dallas, Texas, that occurred 1 year ago, on July 7, 2016.

Whereas the horrific act of violence and hatred that occurred in Dallas, Texas, on July 7, 2016, was the deadliest attack on United States law enforcement officers since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001; Whereas the attack occurred during a lawful, peaceful, nonviolent demonstration and took place with the intention of targeting police officers; Whereas law enforcement personnel and first responders performed their duties and responsibilities admirably during the attack and risked being killed for the safety of the people of Dallas; Whereas President Barack Obama, President George W. Bush, and other officials joined together for a memorial service following the attack; Whereas the Dallas Police Chief helped a wounded community heal in the aftermath of the attack and called on members of the community to join law enforcement and become part of the solution; Whereas the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (referred to in this preamble as DART ) Police Chief demonstrated strong leadership and compassion in responding to the first fallen officer from DART in the line of duty; Whereas Friday, July 7, 2017, marks 1 year since the attack; Whereas the community of Dallas and communities across Texas and the United States continue to support the victims of this attack and the families, friends, and loved ones of those victims; and Whereas the community of Dallas and communities across Texas and the United States continue to support the brave men and women of local law enforcement for the dedicated service that local law enforcement provides to the community: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) commemorates the victims killed in the heinous attack in Dallas, Texas, on July 7, 2016, and offers heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to the families, loved ones, and friends of the victims; (2) honors the survivors of the attack and pledges continued support for the recovery of the survivors; (3) expresses the belief of the Senate that an attack on a law enforcement officer is an affront to the rule of law, the promise of justice, domestic tranquility, common defense, general welfare, and the blessings of liberty secured by the Constitution of the United States; (4) applauds the bravery and dedication exhibited by the hundreds of Federal, State, and local law enforcement officials, emergency medical responders, and others who offered support and assistance during and after the attack; and (5) stands together united against violence and hatred, and in support of the brave and honorable police officers across the United States who work every day to keep the United States safe.

tv_txt: III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 213 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 29, 2017 Mr. Cornyn (for himself, Mr. Cruz , and Mr. Corker ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary August 1, 2017 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring the memory of Dallas Police Department Senior Corporal Lorne Ahrens, Sergeant Michael Smith, Officer Michael Krol, Officer Patrick Zamarripa, and Dallas Area Rapid Transit Police Officer Brent Thompson, who were killed during the attack in Dallas, Texas, that occurred 1 year ago, on July 7, 2016.

Whereas the horrific act of violence and hatred that occurred in Dallas, Texas, on July 7, 2016, was the deadliest attack on United States law enforcement officers since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001; Whereas the attack occurred during a lawful, peaceful, nonviolent demonstration and took place with the intention of targeting police officers; Whereas law enforcement personnel and first responders performed their duties and responsibilities admirably during the attack and risked being killed for the safety of the people of Dallas; Whereas President Barack Obama, President George W. Bush, and other officials joined together for a memorial service following the attack; Whereas the Dallas Police Chief helped a wounded community heal in the aftermath of the attack and called on members of the community to join law enforcement and become part of the solution; Whereas the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (referred to in this preamble as DART ) Police Chief demonstrated strong leadership and compassion in responding to the first fallen officer from DART in the line of duty; Whereas Friday, July 7, 2017, marks 1 year since the attack; Whereas the community of Dallas and communities across Texas and the United States continue to support the victims of this attack and the families, friends, and loved ones of those victims; and Whereas the community of Dallas and communities across Texas and the United States continue to support the brave men and women of local law enforcement for the dedicated service that local law enforcement provides to the community: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) commemorates the victims killed in the heinous attack in Dallas, Texas, on July 7, 2016, and offers heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to the families, loved ones, and friends of the victims; (2) honors the survivors of the attack and pledges continued support for the recovery of the survivors; (3) expresses the belief of the Senate that an attack on a law enforcement officer is an affront to the rule of law, the promise of justice, domestic tranquility, common defense, general welfare, and the blessings of liberty secured by the Constitution of the United States; (4) applauds the bravery and dedication exhibited by the hundreds of Federal, State, and local law enforcement officials, emergency medical responders, and others who offered support and assistance during and after the attack; and (5) stands together united against violence and hatred, and in support of the brave and honorable police officers across the United States who work every day to keep the United States safe.