Bill Text: TX HR216 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Introduced

Texas House Resolution 216 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Commending the law enforcement officers who defended the U.S. Capitol during the January 6 insurrection.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2021-03-11 - Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety [HR216 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-HR216-Introduced.html

	87R11893 BK-D

	By: Raymond	H.R. No. 216



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, On January 6, 2021, the United States of America
	witnessed one of the most disturbing episodes in its history, when a
	mob of thousands of rioters breached the U.S. Capitol and unleashed
	violence, mayhem, and lawlessness at the seat of our nation's
	government; and
	WHEREAS, The chaotic events took place over several hours, as
	insurrectionists pushed through barriers along the perimeter of the
	Capitol, overwhelmed Capitol Police officers, and chanted menacing
	slogans, including terroristic threats against elected officials;
	those who perpetrated the attack, some of whom armed themselves
	with tasers, tire irons, pepper spray, and makeshift weapons, did
	so with the intent to disrupt the electoral process and the peaceful
	transition of executive power, a bedrock principle of American
	democracy; and
	WHEREAS, The U.S. Capitol Police are tasked with securing and
	protecting the sacred halls of Congress and ensuring the safety of
	all legislators, staff, and visitors who occupy the Capitol
	grounds; on January 6, Capitol Police officers found themselves
	outnumbered against an increasingly hostile and violent throng of
	extremists, who engaged in acts of vandalism and looting inside the
	Capitol and assaulted law enforcement personnel who stood in their
	way; and
	WHEREAS, Capitol Police officers valiantly risked their
	lives to repel rioters who were attempting to infiltrate the
	chambers of Congress and do harm to the lawmakers who were sheltered
	in place; around 140 officers were hurt during the attack and
	several later lost their lives; Capitol Police officer Eugene
	Goodman, who distracted and led rioters away from the Senate
	chamber, was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, the legislative
	branch's most distinguished civilian honor, by a unanimous senate
	vote; and
	WHEREAS, Were it not for the courageous officers who stood
	their ground on that day, the shocking events of January 6 could
	have resulted in far greater destruction and loss of life, and they
	are deserving of our highest praise for their heroism in service to
	their country; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
	Legislature hereby honor the law enforcement officers who defended
	the United States Capitol during the January 6 insurrection and
	extend sincere gratitude to the entire U.S. Capitol Police force as
	it continues its vital work to safeguard the premises of our
	nation's Capitol.