Bowling Green Today

U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) has joined a bipartisan coalition of Senators in introducing a resolution to designate the week of May 12 through 18, 2024, as National Police Week. The resolution honors the 226 law enforcement officers who were killed in the line of duty during 2023.

“The selflessness and courage of our police officers from Kentucky and across the country inspire us to work toward a safer and more just society,” said Dr. Paul. “National Police Week provides an opportunity to honor their hard work and remember the fallen heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. It serves as a solemn reminder of the risks officers face daily and the courage they exhibit while safeguarding our communities.”

The resolution aims to:

- Designate May 12 through May 18, 2024, as "National Police Week."

- Express unwavering support for law enforcement officers across the United States.

- Recognize the need for proper equipment, training, and resources for law enforcement.

- Acknowledge and honor police officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

- Offer condolences and appreciation to families of fallen officers.

- Encourage U.S. citizens to observe National Police Week by honoring law enforcement personnel.

The resolution is cosponsored by U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), John Cornyn (R-TX), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Mike Lee (R-UT), Chris Coons (D-DE), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Josh Hawley (R-MO), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Tom Cotton (R-AR), Alex Padilla (D-CA), John Kennedy (R-LA), Jon Ossoff (D-GA), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Jack Reed (D-RI), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Tom Carper (D-DE), Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Sherrod Brown (D-OH).

Other cosponsors include Susan Collins(R-ME); Bob Casey(D-PA); Mike Crapo(R-ID); Jon Tester(D-MT); Lisa Murkowski(R-AK); Jeanne Shaheen(D-NH); John Thune(R-SD); Michael Bennet(D-CO); John Barrasso(R-WY); Joe Manchin(D-WV); Roger Wicker(R-MS); Brian Schatz(D-HI); Jim Risch(R-ID); Tammy Baldwin(D-WI). Additional supporters are Jerry Moran(R-KS) ; Angus King(I-ME) ; John Boozman(R-AR) ; Tim Kaine(D-VA) ; John Hoeven(R-ND) ; Gary Peters(D-MI) ; Marco Rubio(R-FL) ; Tammy Duckworth(D-IL).

Further endorsements come from Ron Johnson(R-WI) ; Maggie Hassan(D-NH) ; Catherine Cortez Masto(D-NV) ; Tim Scott(R-SC) ; Kyrsten Sinema(I-AZ). Other backers include Deb Fischer( R - NE ) , Jacky Rosen( D - NV ) , Shelley Moore Capito( R - WV ) , John Fetterman( D - PA ) , James Lankford( R - OK ). Also supporting are Steve Daines( R - MT ) , Mike Rounds( R - SD ) , Joni Ernst( R - IA ) , Dan Sullivan( R - AK ).

Additionally backing are Todd Young( R-IN ), Cindy Hyde-Smith( R-MS ), Kevin Cramer( R-ND ), Mitt Romney( R-UT ), Mike Braun( R-IN ), Rick Scott( R-FL ). Further support comes from Cynthia Lummis,( R-WY ); Roger Marshall,( KS ); Bill Hagerty,( TN ); Tommy Tuberville,( AL ); Markwayne Mullin,( OK ); Ted Budd,( NC ); J.D.Vance,( OH ). Final supporters include Eric Schmitt(MO.), Katie Britt(AL.), Pete Rickett(N.E.).

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