United States HCONRES 106: Expressing support for local law enforcement officers and condemning efforts to defund local law enforcement agencies.

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IV 
118THCONGRESS 
2
DSESSION 
H.  CON.  RES.  106 
Expressing support for local law enforcement officers and condemning efforts 
to defund local law enforcement agencies. 
IN  THE  HOUSE  OF  REPRESENTATIVES  
MAY6, 2024 
Mr. E
ZELL(for himself and Mr. RUTHERFORD) submitted the following 
concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary 
CONCURRENT  RESOLUTION  
Expressing support for local law enforcement officers and 
condemning efforts to defund local law enforcement agencies. 
Whereas  the  brave  men  and  women  in  local  law  enforcement  
work tirelessly to protect the communities they serve; 
Whereas  local  law  enforcement  officers  are  tasked  with  up-
holding the rule of law and ensuring public safety; 
Whereas  local  law  enforcement  officers  selflessly  put  them-
selves  in  harm’s  way  to  fight  crime,  get  drugs  off  the  
streets, and protect the innocent; 
Whereas  defunding  police  narratives  vilify  and  demonize  local  
law  enforcement  officers  and  put  them  at  greater  risk  of  
danger; 
Whereas  local  law  enforcement  officers  take  an  oath  to  never  
betray the public trust; 
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Whereas  the  local  law  enforcement  community  protects  our  
streets,  acknowledges  the  rights  of  all  Americans,  and  
keeps citizens safe from harm; 
Whereas  local  law  enforcement  officers  are  recognized  for  
their  public  service  to  all,  knowing  they  face  extremely  
dangerous situations while carrying out their duties; 
Whereas   a   healthy   and   collaborative   relationship   between   
local  law  enforcement  officers  and  the  communities  they  
serve  is  essential  to  creating  mutually  respectful  dialogue;  
and 
Whereas  local  law  enforcement  officers  deserve  respect  and  
profound gratitude: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved  by  the  House  of  Representatives  (the  Senate  1
concurring), That Congress— 2
(1)  recognizes  and  appreciates  the  dedication  3
and  devotion  demonstrated  by  the  men  and  women  4
of  local  law  enforcement  who  keep  the  Nation’s  com-5
munities safe; 6
(2) extends its gratitude to all local law enforce-7
ment  officers  and  their  families  for  their  sacrifice  8
and service; and 9
(3)   condemns   calls   to   defund,   disband,   dis-10
mantle, or abolish the police. 11
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