A resolution honoring the life of Kansas City, Kansas police officer Hunter Simoncic.

Bill: 119-sres-372
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]
Introduced: 2025-09-03
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action: action_date: 2025-09-03
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6011)

Summaries:

tv_txt: III 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 372 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 3, 2025 Mr. Moran (for himself and Mr. Marshall ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Honoring the life of Kansas City, Kansas police officer Hunter Simoncic.

Whereas Hunter Simoncic was a brave law enforcement officer who sacrificed his life to keep his local Kansas community safe; Whereas Hunter Simoncic was born on April 16, 1999; Whereas Hunter Simoncic grew up in Galesburg, Kansas; Whereas Hunter Simoncic graduated from Erie High School in 2018 and earned a bachelor of science degree in sociology from Pittsburgh State University in 2021 and a master's degree in forensic sciences from Oklahoma State University in 2023; Whereas Hunter Simoncic graduated from the Kansas City, Kansas Police Academy in November 2023; Whereas Hunter Simoncic served as a big brother with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kansas and volunteered to read to local children each week through the Lead to Read program at Banneker Elementary School; Whereas Hunter Simoncic is survived by his father Ron Simoncic of Franklin, Kansas, his mother Christine Brungardt of Galesburg, Kansas, and his brother Fischer Simoncic of Wichita, Kansas; Whereas Officer Simoncic was killed on August 26, 2025, while on duty in Kansas City, Kansas, when he was struck by a driver fleeing law enforcement while he attempted to disable the fleeing vehicle; Whereas Hunter Simoncic is an American hero, whose bravery, integrity, and steadfast dedication as a faithful civil servant have made a lasting impact; and Whereas Mr. Simoncic’s legacy will endure, inspiring his family, community, and a thankful Nation: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) highly respects and appreciates all that Hunter Simoncic did to protect and serve his Kansas community; (2) offers condolences to the family of Hunter Simoncic; (3) pays tribute to Mr. Simoncic's noble sacrifice in the line of duty; and (4) calls on all levels of government to support the family of this fallen officer.