A resolution honoring the life of Deputy Elijah Ming and expressing condolences to his family.

Bill: 119-sres-360
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]
Introduced: 2025-07-31
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action: action_date: 2025-07-31
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5009: 2)

Summaries:

tv_txt: III 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 360 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 31, 2025 Mr. Marshall (for himself and Mr. Moran ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Honoring the life of Deputy Elijah Ming and expressing condolences to his family.

Whereas Elijah Ming was a brave law enforcement officer who sacrificed his life to keep his local Kansas community safe; Whereas Elijah Ming was born to Mark and Sonji Ming in February 1991; Whereas, while attending F.L. Schlagle High School in Kansas City, Kansas, Elijah distinguished himself as a dedicated student and a standout athlete; Whereas, after graduating high school, Elijah Ming pursued athletics at the collegiate level, playing baseball at several schools, including Fort Scott Community College in Bourbon County, Kansas; Whereas, while at Fort Scott Community College, Elijah Ming was crowned homecoming king for his contributions to the community; Whereas, during his collegiate career, Elijah Ming was voted the “most inspirational player” by his teammates, and his coaches remarked that his energy and smile were contagious; Whereas, after college, Elijah Ming returned to Kansas City, Kansas, and joined the Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office; Whereas Elijah Ming served for 9 years with distinction and honor and was an active force for good in Wyandotte County; Whereas, on July 26, 2025, Elijah Ming responded to a civil standby call in Kansas City, ultimately losing his life in the line of duty; Whereas Elijah Ming was and remains a true American hero whose courage, character, and unwavering commitment to others have left an indelible mark; and Whereas Mr. Ming's legacy will continue to inspire his family, community, and a grateful nation: Now, therefore, be it

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