[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 621 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
110th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. RES. 621
Honoring and commemorating the selfless acts of heroism displayed by
the late Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob
Joseph Chestnut of the United States Capitol Police on July 24, 1998,
and expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the Senate for the
professionalism and dedication of the United States Capitol Police.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
July 23, 2008
Mr. Reid (for himself, Mr. McConnell, Mr. Akaka, Mr. Alexander, Mr.
Allard, Mr. Barrasso, Mr. Baucus, Mr. Bayh, Mr. Bennett, Mr. Biden, Mr.
Bingaman, Mr. Bond, Mrs. Boxer, Mr. Brown, Mr. Brownback, Mr. Bunning,
Mr. Burr, Mr. Byrd, Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Cardin, Mr. Carper, Mr. Casey,
Mr. Chambliss, Mrs. Clinton, Mr. Coburn, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Coleman, Ms.
Collins, Mr. Conrad, Mr. Corker, Mr. Cornyn, Mr. Craig, Mr. Crapo, Mr.
DeMint, Mr. Dodd, Mrs. Dole, Mr. Domenici, Mr. Dorgan, Mr. Durbin, Mr.
Ensign, Mr. Enzi, Mr. Feingold, Mrs. Feinstein, Mr. Graham, Mr.
Grassley, Mr. Gregg, Mr. Hagel, Mr. Harkin, Mr. Hatch, Mrs. Hutchison,
Mr. Inhofe, Mr. Inouye, Mr. Isakson, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Kennedy, Mr.
Kerry, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Kohl, Mr. Kyl, Ms. Landrieu, Mr. Lautenberg,
Mr. Leahy, Mr. Levin, Mr. Lieberman, Mrs. Lincoln, Mr. Lugar, Mr.
Martinez, Mr. McCain, Mrs. McCaskill, Mr. Menendez, Ms. Mikulski, Ms.
Murkowski, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Nelson of Florida, Mr. Nelson of Nebraska,
Mr. Obama, Mr. Pryor, Mr. Reed, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Rockefeller, Mr.
Salazar, Mr. Sanders, Mr. Schumer, Mr. Sessions, Mr. Shelby, Mr. Smith,
Ms. Snowe, Mr. Specter, Ms. Stabenow, Mr. Stevens, Mr. Sununu, Mr.
Tester, Mr. Thune, Mr. Vitter, Mr. Voinovich, Mr. Warner, Mr. Webb, Mr.
Whitehouse, Mr. Wicker, and Mr. Wyden) submitted the following
resolution; which was considered and agreed to
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RESOLUTION
Honoring and commemorating the selfless acts of heroism displayed by
the late Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob
Joseph Chestnut of the United States Capitol Police on July 24, 1998,
and expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the Senate for the
professionalism and dedication of the United States Capitol Police.
Whereas Detective Gibson, born March 29, 1956, was killed in the line of duty
while protecting the office complex of the House Majority Whip;
Whereas Private First Class Chestnut, born April 28, 1940, was killed in the
line of duty while guarding the Document Room Door entrance of the
Capitol;
Whereas Detective Gibson and Private First Class Chestnut were the first police
officers to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol;
Whereas Private First Class Chestnut was the first African-American to lie in
honor in the rotunda of the Capitol;
Whereas Detective Gibson was married to Evelyn and was the father of 3 children;
Whereas Private First Class Chestnut was married to Wen Ling and was the father
of 5 children;
Whereas the United States Capitol Police force consists of over 1,600 officers
who are dedicated to the protection and security of the Capitol Complex
and its employees and visitors;
Whereas the United States Capitol Police continually sacrifice to provide safety
and security to the Members, staff, and millions of visitors each year
to the Capitol Complex;
Whereas the men and women of the United States Capitol Police join with their
colleagues in local law enforcement from urban to rural areas coast to
coast to perform their duties with honor and courage;
Whereas while the United States Capitol Police endure physical and verbal
assaults in some extreme cases, the officers continue to provide
courteous, responsible, and diligent services in an unbiased and
nonpartisan manner;
Whereas the United States Capitol Police face many threats to their safety and
must remain constantly alert for suspicious actions or for failure to
respond to requests and instructions;
Whereas the United States Capitol Police, as the first line of the defense of
the Capitol, has shared in the ultimate sacrifice in law enforcement;
Whereas the United States Capitol Police are on the front lines of the War on
Terrorism and remain on constant alert against unauthorized access to
Capitol buildings, terrorism, and other threats to the Capitol Complex;
Whereas Capitol Police officers stationed throughout the Capitol Complex act in
a professional manner and treat Members, staff, and visitors with
dignity and respect;
Whereas the United States Capitol Police consistently apply security and safety
measures to all, including Members of Congress;
Whereas 10 years have passed since Detective Gibson and Private First Class
Chestnut sacrificed their lives to protect the lives of hundreds of
tourists, staff, and Members of Congress on July 24, 1998; and
Whereas the United States Capitol Police is one of the best trained, most highly
respected law enforcement agencies in the United States: Now, therefore,
be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) honors and commemorates the selfless acts of heroism
displayed by the late Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut
and Detective John Michael Gibson of the United States Capitol
Police on July 24, 1998;
(2) expresses its condolences to the wives, children, and
other family members of Private First Class Chestnut and
Detective Gibson on the 10-year anniversary of their passing;
(3) expresses its gratitude and appreciation for the
professional manner in which the United States Capitol Police
carry out their diverse missions;
(4) expresses appreciation for the dedication United States
Capitol Police officers have for protecting the Capitol
Complex; and
(5) commends the United States Capitol Police for their
continued courage and professionalism in protecting the Capitol
Complex and its employees and visitors.
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