S. Res. 213 (Agreed to Senate) — Honoring the memory of Dallas Police Department Senior Corporal Lorne Ahrens, Sergeant Michael Smith, Officer Michael Krol, Officer Patrick Zamarripa, and Dallas Area Rapid Transit Police Officer Brent Thompson, who were killed during the attack in Dallas, Texas, that occurred 1 year ago, on July 7, 2016.

That the Senate—

(1)

commemorates the victims killed in the heinous attack in Dallas, Texas, on July 7, 2016, and offers heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to the families, loved ones, and friends of the victims;

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honors the survivors of the attack and pledges continued support for the recovery of the survivors;

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expresses the belief of the Senate that an attack on a law enforcement officer is an affront to the rule of law, the promise of justice, domestic tranquility, common defense, general welfare, and the blessings of liberty secured by the Constitution of the United States;

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applauds the bravery and dedication exhibited by the hundreds of Federal, State, and local law enforcement officials, emergency medical responders, and others who offered support and assistance during and after the attack; and

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stands together united against violence and hatred, and in support of the brave and honorable police officers across the United States who work every day to keep the United States safe.

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Jun 29, 2017viewing Agreed to Senate Mr. Cornyn (for himself, Mr. Cruz, and Mr. Corker) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary See what changed

Jun 29, 2017 Introduced in Senate Mr. Cornyn (for himself and Mr. Cruz) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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