H RES 1061

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Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and encouraging people of the United States to pause and remember the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and for other purposes.
Sponsor: John Lewis (D) GA
 
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4/1/2008--Passed House without amendment. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Encourages all Americans to: (1) pause and remember the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on the 40th anniversary of his death; (2) commemorate Dr. King's legacy so that, as he hoped, "one day this Nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: We hold these truths to be self-evident; that all men are created equal"; and (3) remember the message of Dr. King and rededicate themselves to his goal of a free and just United States.
 
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HRES 1061 IH

111th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. RES. 1061

Honoring the heroic actions of Court Security Officer Stanley Cooper, Deputy United States Marshal Richard J. ‘Joe’ Gardner, the law enforcement officers of the United States Marshals Service and Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, and the Court Security Officers in responding to the armed assault at the Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse on January 4, 2010.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 2, 2010

Ms. TITUS (for herself, Ms. BERKLEY, and Mr. HELLER) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary


RESOLUTION

Honoring the heroic actions of Court Security Officer Stanley Cooper, Deputy United States Marshal Richard J. ‘Joe’ Gardner, the law enforcement officers of the United States Marshals Service and Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, and the Court Security Officers in responding to the armed assault at the Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse on January 4, 2010.

Whereas, on January 4, 2010, during an assault at the entrance of the Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse in Las Vegas, Nevada, Court Security Officer Stanley Cooper was fatally wounded and died heroically in the line of duty while protecting the employees, occupants, and visitors of the courthouse;

Whereas Deputy United States Marshal Richard J. ‘Joe’ Gardner was wounded in the line of duty while protecting the employees, occupants, and visitors of the courthouse;

Whereas the Court Security Officers and members of the United States Marshals Service and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department acted swiftly and bravely to subdue the gunman and minimize risk and injury to the public; and

Whereas the heroic actions of Court Security Officer Stanley Cooper, Deputy United States Marshal Richard J. ‘Joe’ Gardner, and the law enforcement officers who responded to the attack prevented additional harm to innocent bystanders: Now, therefore, be it

    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--

      (1) commends the brave actions and quick thinking exhibited by Court Security Officer Stanley Cooper during the assault at the entrance of the Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse;

      (2) offers its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Court Security Officer Stanley Cooper, who valiantly gave his life in the line of duty;

      (3) commends Deputy United States Marshal Richard J. ‘Joe’ Gardner for his actions and bravery in responding to the assault;

      (4) wishes Deputy United States Marshal Richard J. ‘Joe’ Gardner a speedy recovery from the wounds he sustained in the line of duty; and

      (5) applauds the Court Security Officers and members of the United States Marshals Service and Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department for their brave and courageous actions in responding to the assault at the Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse.


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Action Text
3/31/2008
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
4/1/2008
Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
4/1/2008
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4/1/2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1061.
 
Titles:

Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and encouraging people of the United States to pause and remember the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and for other purposes.
 
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