[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1218 Introduced in House (IH)]

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118th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1218

  Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress 
  recognizes the unseen sacrifices and countless contributions of the 
              Southwest Florida law enforcement community.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 10, 2024

 Mr. Donalds submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
                     the Committee on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress 
  recognizes the unseen sacrifices and countless contributions of the 
              Southwest Florida law enforcement community.

Whereas there are approximately--

    (1) 308 law enforcement officers serving in the Cape Coral Police 
Department;

    (2) 300 law enforcement officers serving in the Fort Myers Police 
Department;

    (3) 29 law enforcement officers serving in the City of Sanibel Police 
Department;

    (4) 48 law enforcement officers serving in the Naples Police 
Department;

    (5) 43 law enforcement officers serving in the Marco Island Police 
Department;

    (6) 1,800 law enforcement officers serving in the Lee County Sheriff's 
Office; and

    (7) 1,300 law enforcement officers serving in the Collier County 
Sheriff's Office;

Whereas Florida Highway Patrol Troop F Headquarters is located in Fort Myers, 
        Florida, and Troop F is staffed by 155 sworn individuals; and
Whereas law enforcement officers in Southwest Florida--

    (1) maintain an unwavering commitment to keep the Southwest Florida 
community, and its visitors, safe from harm;

    (2) enforce the rule of law with fidelity to the constitutional rights 
and civil rights of the public; and

    (3) work tirelessly with consistent integrity and valor on behalf of 
the Southwest Florida community: Now, therefore, be it

    Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that 
Congress recognizes the countless contributions and unseen sacrifices 
of the Southwest Florida law enforcement community, and in honor of 
National Police Week, Congress--
            (1) expresses its sincere appreciation and gratitude for 
        the brave men and women that serve as law enforcement officers 
        in Southwest Florida;
            (2) appreciates the unwavering contributions, efforts, and 
        dedication that law enforcement officers in Southwest Florida 
        provide to keep the Southwest Florida community, and its 
        visitors, safe from harm;
            (3) acknowledges that law enforcement officers may face 
        danger while selflessly carrying out their public duty; and
            (4) recognizes that law enforcement officers are heroes 
        within the Southwest Florida community.
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