S.Res. 630

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 630 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. RES. 630

Honoring the lives of fallen Missouri police officers and expressing 
condolences to their families.

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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

March 10, 2026

Mr. Hawley (for himself and Mr. Schmitt) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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RESOLUTION

Honoring the lives of fallen Missouri police officers and expressing 
condolences to their families.

Whereas police officers, sheriffs, deputies, and all other law enforcement 
officers serve and protect their communities with honor and sacrifice;
Whereas all law enforcement officers make a great sacrifice every day by putting 
their lives on the line to serve their fellow citizens;
Whereas violent crime is abhorrent in all instances and especially affects law 
enforcement officers and the communities they serve;
Whereas the spouses and family members of our brave servicemen and women carry a 
great burden when their loved ones head into the line of duty;
Whereas, on February 23, 2026, the residents of Christian County, Missouri, 
experienced a violent and wicked attack against its law enforcement 
officers;
Whereas 4 police officers in southwest Missouri were shot in the line of duty, 2 
of whom suffered injuries that were fatal; and
Whereas these fallen officers include--

(1) Deputy Gabriel Ramirez of the Christian County Sheriff's Office, 
who passed away in the line of duty after attempting to administer a 
traffic stop; and

(2) Deputy Michael Hislope of the Christian County Sheriff's Office, 
who passed away in the line of duty after bravely attempting to reach 
wounded officers under fire: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) expresses deep condolences for--
(A) the Missouri police officers who made the 
ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty; and
(B) their families;
(2) recognizes the countless selfless and heroic actions 
carried out by Missouri law enforcement officers every day;
(3) expresses strong support for police officers and law 
enforcement officers across the United States that serve and 
protect their local communities;
(4) acknowledges the importance of honoring and remembering 
fallen police and local law enforcement officers killed in the 
line of duty;
(5) condemns all violent acts taken against law enforcement 
officers; and
(6) commits to supporting law enforcement officers in their 
work to fulfil their duty of making our communities safer.
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