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113th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 217
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
May 15, 2013
Mr. Bentivolio
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on the
Judiciary
RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the House of
Representatives that the Federal, State, and local police officers who have
fallen while fulfilling their duty both in Michigan and the United States
should be honored for their sacrifice and commitment to preserving law and
order.
Whereas the week of May 12, 2013, through May 18, 2013,
has been designated as National Police Week;
Whereas the brave men and women who serve on the Federal,
State, and local levels put themselves in harm’s way to protect and preserve
the safety and security of law-abiding citizens on a daily basis;
Whereas in 2012 alone, at least 120 Federal, State, and
local police officers died in the line of duty while fulfilling their oath to
uphold the law; and
Whereas in Michigan, 564 known police officers have died
in the line of duty since 1791: Now, therefore, be it
That it is the sense of the House of
Representatives that the Federal, State, and local police officers who have
fallen while fulfilling their duty both in Michigan and the United States
should be honored for their sacrifice and commitment to preserving law and
order.