A 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.
Latest action · Jul 23, 2008 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7197; text as passed Senate: CR S7197; text of measure as introduced: CR S7179)
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- IntroducedJul 23, 2008
- Agreed to in SenateJul 23, 2008
Summary
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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 U.S. Capitol Police on July 24, 1998.
Expresses: (1) the condolences of the Senate to the wives, children, and other family members of Private First Class Chestnut and Detective Gibson on the 10-year anniversary of their passing; (2) gratitude and appreciation for the professional manner in which the U.S. Capitol Police carry out their diverse missions; and (3) appreciation for the dedication U.S. Capitol Police officers have for protecting the Capitol Complex.
Commends the U.S. Capitol Police for their continued courage and professionalism in protecting the Capitol Complex and its employees and visitors.
Cosponsors 99
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Jul 23, 2008.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-MN | Amy Klobuchar | Original | Jul 23, 2008 |
| R-PA | Arlen Specter | Original | Jul 23, 2008 |
| D-IL | Barack Obama | Original | Jul 23, 2008 |
| D-MD | Barbara A. Mikulski | Original | Jul 23, 2008 |
| D-CA | Barbara Boxer | Original | Jul 23, 2008 |
| D-NE | Ben Nelson | Original | Jul 23, 2008 |
| D-MD | Benjamin L. Cardin | Original | Jul 23, 2008 |
| I-VT | Bernard Sanders | Original | Jul 23, 2008 |
| D-FL | Bill Nelson | Original | Jul 23, 2008 |
| D-AR | Blanche L. Lincoln | Original | Jul 23, 2008 |
| R-TN | Bob Corker | Original | Jul 23, 2008 |
| D-ND | Byron L. Dorgan | Original | Jul 23, 2008 |
| D-MI | Carl Levin | Original | Jul 23, 2008 |
| D-NY | Charles E. Schumer | Original | Jul 23, 2008 |
| D-CT | Christopher J. Dodd | Original | Jul 23, 2008 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jul 23, 2008Introduced in Senate
- Jul 23, 2008Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7197; text as passed Senate: CR S7197; text of measure as introduced: CR S7179)
- Jul 23, 2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7197; text as passed Senate: CR S7197; text of measure as introduced: CR S7179)
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRES 1360 | 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. | Related bill | Jul 23, 2008 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Commemorations.
Text 1
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- Jul 23, 2008Agreed to Senate
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