Commends the public servants of the Department of Homeland Security and other federal agencies for their outstanding contributions to our Nation's homeland security.
Salutes the dedication of state, local, territorial, and tribal government officials, the private sector, and citizens across the country for their efforts to enhance the Nation's ability to prevent, deter, protect against, and prepare to respond to potential acts of terrorism.
Expresses the Nation's appreciation for the sacrifices and commitment of our law enforcement and emergency response personnel in preventing and preparing to respond to acts of terrorism.
Supports the goals and ideals of National Preparedness Month as they relate to the threat of terrorism.
Urges the federal government, states, localities, schools, nonprofit organizations, businesses, other entities, and the people of the United States to observe National Preparedness Month with appropriate events and activities that promote citizen and community preparedness to respond to terrorist attacks.
[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 398 Introduced in House (IH)]
109th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 398
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the employees
of the Department of Homeland Security, their partners at all levels of
government, and the millions of law enforcement agents and emergency
response providers nationwide should be commended for their dedicated
service on the Nation's front lines in the war against terrorism.
_______________________________________________________________________
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
July 28, 2005
Mr. Cox (for himself and Mr. Thompson of Mississippi) submitted the
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland
Security
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RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the employees
of the Department of Homeland Security, their partners at all levels of
government, and the millions of law enforcement agents and emergency
response providers nationwide should be commended for their dedicated
service on the Nation's front lines in the war against terrorism.
Whereas it has been four years since the horrific terrorist attacks against the
United States and its people on September 11, 2001;
Whereas terrorists around the world continue to plot and plan attacks against
the United States and its interests and foreign allies, as evidenced by
the recent terrorist attacks in England and Egypt;
Whereas acts of terrorism can exact a tragic human toll, resulting in
significant numbers of casualties and disrupting hundreds of thousands
of lives, causing serious damage to our Nation's critical
infrastructure, and inflicting billions of dollars of costs on both our
public and private sectors;
Whereas in response to the attacks of September 11th and the continuing grave
threat of terrorism, the Congress established the Department of Homeland
Security in March 2003, bringing together 22 disparate Federal entities,
enhancing their capabilities with major new divisions emphasizing
terrorism-related information analysis, infrastructure protection, and
science and technology, and focusing their more than 180,000 employees
on the critical mission of defending our Nation against acts of
terrorism;
Whereas since its creation, the employees of the Department of Homeland Security
have endeavored to carry out this mission with commendable dedication,
working with other Federal intelligence and law enforcement agencies and
partners at all levels of government to help secure our Nation's
borders, airports, seaports, critical infrastructure, and communities
against terrorist attack;
Whereas our Nation's firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency medical
personnel, and other first responders selflessly and repeatedly risk
their lives to fulfill their new mission of helping to prevent, protect
against, and prepare to respond to acts of terrorism;
Whereas State, local, territorial, and tribal government officials, the private
sector, and ordinary citizens across the country have been working in
cooperation with the Department of Homeland Security and other Federal
Government agencies to enhance our ability to prevent, deter, protect
against, and prepare to respond to acts of terrorism;
Whereas all Americans can assist in promoting our Nation's overall terrorism
preparedness by remaining vigilant, reporting suspicious activity to
proper authorities, and preparing themselves and their families for
potential terrorist attacks; and
Whereas all Americans should take the opportunity during National Preparedness
Month in September 2005 to take steps at home, work, and school to
enhance their ability to assist in preventing, protecting against, and
preparing to respond to acts of terrorism: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) commends the public servants of the Department of
Homeland Security and other Federal agencies for their
outstanding contributions to our Nation's homeland security;
(2) salutes the dedication of State, local, territorial,
and tribal government officials, the private sector, and
citizens across the country for their efforts to enhance the
Nation's ability to prevent, deter, protect against, and
prepare to respond to potential acts of terrorism;
(3) expresses the Nation's appreciation for the sacrifices
and commitment of our law enforcement and emergency response
personnel in preventing and preparing to respond to acts of
terrorism;
(4) supports the goals and ideals of National Preparedness
Month as they relate to the threat of terrorism; and
(5) urges the Federal Government, States, localities,
schools, nonprofit organizations, businesses, other entities,
and the people of the United States to observe National
Preparedness Month with appropriate events and activities that
promote citizen and community preparedness to respond to
terrorist attacks.
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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