U.S. Senator Rand Paul | U.S. Senator Rand Paul official website
U.S. Senator Rand Paul | U.S. Senator Rand Paul official website
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 aims to honor 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 includes several key points:
- Designates May 12 through May 18, 2024, as "National Police Week."
- Expresses unwavering support for law enforcement officers across the United States.
- Recognizes the need for proper equipment, training, and resources for law enforcement officers.
- Acknowledges that police officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice should be remembered and honored.
- Expresses condolences to loved ones of fallen officers.
- Encourages Americans 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), Susan Collins (R-ME), Bob Casey (D-PA).
Additional cosponsors include 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). Other supporters are Jerry Moran (R-KS) Angus King(I-ME) John Boozman(R-AR). Tim Kaine(D-VA). Gary Peters(D-MI). Marco Rubio(R-FL). Tammy Duckworth(D-IL). Ron Johnson(R-WI). Maggie Hassan(D-NH). Catherine Cortez Masto(D-NV). Tim Scott(R-SC). Kyrsten Sinema(I-AZ). Deb Fischer(R-NE). Jacky Rosen(D-NV).
Further cosponsors include Shelley Moore Capito( R-WV ).John Fetterman( D - PA ).James Lankford( R - OK ).Steve Daines( R - MT ).Mike Rounds( R - SD ).Joni Ernst( R - IA ).Dan Sullivan( R - AK ).Todd Young( R - IN ).Cindy Hyde-Smith( R - MS ).Kevin Cramer( R - ND )Mitt Romney( R - UT )Mike Braun( R - IN )Rick Scott( FL ).
Other notable names supporting this resolution are Cynthia Lummis(WY); Roger Marshall(KS); Bill Hagerty(TN); Tommy Tuberville(AL); Markwayne Mullin; Ted Budd(NC); J.D.Vance; Eric Schmitt(MO); Katie Britt(AL); Pete Rickett’s NE).
For more information or media inquiries, contact Press_Paul@paul.senate.gov or call 202–224–4343.
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