A resolution directing the Architect of the Capitol to obtain and place a memorial plaque for the United States Capitol Police Officer William F. Evans at the north security kiosk of the Capitol.

Bill: 117-sres-539
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2022-03-08
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Architect of the Capitol

Congressional oversight

Congressional tributes

Law enforcement officers

U.S. Capitol
Latest action: action_date: 2022-03-08
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1065-1066; text: CR S1063)

Summaries:
action_date: 2022-03-08
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p>This resolution requires the Architect of the Capitol to obtain a memorial plaque for U.S. Capitol Police Officer William F. Evans and place the plaque at the north security kiosk of the Capitol.</p>

action_date: 2022-03-08
action_desc: Passed Senate
text: <p>This resolution requires the Architect of the Capitol to obtain a memorial plaque for U.S. Capitol Police Officer William F. Evans and place the plaque at the north security kiosk of the Capitol.</p>

tv_txt: III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 539 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 8 (legislative day, March 7), 2022 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Mr. Blunt ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Directing the Architect of the Capitol to obtain and place a memorial plaque for United States Capitol Police Officer William F. Evans at the north security kiosk of the Capitol.

Whereas William Billy F. Evans was born on February 18, 1980 in North Adams, Massachusetts; Whereas Officer Billy Evans joined the United States Capitol Police on March 7, 2003 and served with distinction in the Capitol Division in the First Responder Unit; Whereas Officer Billy Evans was protecting the United States Capitol on April 2, 2021 when he was run over by a driver, who hit Officer Evans and another officer; Whereas Officer Billy Evans died on April 2, 2021 in the heroic performance of his duties as a United States Capitol Police Officer while protecting the Capitol and the Members and staff of, and visitors to, Congress; and Whereas Officer Billy Evans lay in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol on April 13, 2021: Now, therefore, be it

1. Memorial plaque for United States Capitol Police Officer William F. Evans (a) North security kiosk plaque By not later than April 2, 2022, the Architect of the Capitol shall obtain a memorial plaque for Officer William Billy F. Evans and place the plaque at the north security kiosk of the United States Capitol, near the intersection of Delaware Avenue NE and Constitution Avenue NE. (b) Rules committee approval Before the Architect of the Capitol may obtain a plaque under subsection (a), the Architect of the Capitol shall submit the plans for the plaque, including the design and text of the plaque, to the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate for approval by the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Committee, acting jointly.