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HRES 645 110th Congress House Commemorations Capitol (Washington, D.C.) Congress Congressional employees Congressional tributes Crime and Law Enforcement Federal law enforcement officers Government Operations and Politics Police

Expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the House of Representatives to the professionalism and dedication of the United States Capitol Police as the House honors the 10th Anniversary of the tragic deaths of Officer Jacob Chestnut and Detective John Gibson, who lost their lives protecting the Capitol and the people inside from an armed attack.

Introduced: September 10, 2007 Introduced by: Diaz-Balart, Mario Republican · Florida See on congress.gov
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Jul 23, 2008
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 23, 2008
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6839)
Jul 23, 2008
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6839)
Jul 23, 2008
DEBATE - The House continued with debate on H. Res. 645.
Jul 23, 2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 645.
Jul 23, 2008
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6839-6840)
Jul 23, 2008
Mr. Brady (PA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Sep 10, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Sep 10, 2007
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Declares that the House of Representatives expresses its: (1) gratitude and appreciation for the professional manner in which the U.S. Capitol Police carry out their diverse missions; and (2) appreciation for the dedication such officers display in protecting the Capitol Complex.

Commends them for their continued courage and professionalism in protecting the Capitol Complex and its employees and visitors.

What's happening now July 23, 2008

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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