A concurrent resolution honoring the memory of Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut of the United States Capitol Police for their selfless acts of heroism at the United States Capitol on July 24, 1998.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (10 Sep 1998): See also H.CON.RES. 311.
What this bill does
This concurrent resolution formally honors Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut, two United States Capitol Police officers who were killed in the line of duty on July 24, 1998, while stopping an armed individual at the Capitol. The resolution states that Congress recognizes their selfless acts of heroism in sacrificing their lives to protect others, and it directs that when the Senate and House adjourn that day, they do so out of respect for the two officers' memory. The preamble describes background details, including that both men were 18-year veterans of the Capitol Police, provides information about their families, and notes they were the first Capitol Police officers ever killed in the line of duty.
The resolution is symbolic and does not create law, spend money, or impose any requirements beyond the congressional tribute described. It primarily affects how Congress formally commemorates the two fallen officers and, by extension, recognizes the broader work of the Capitol Police and law enforcement generally.
As a concurrent resolution, it required agreement from both chambers to reflect a shared position of Congress, though it does not have the force of law even if fully passed. The Senate passed the measure by voice vote on July 27, 1998, with the accompanying preamble and without amendment. According to the official record, the resolution was never taken up and passed by the House, so it did not complete the legislative process in the 105th Congress.
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Official summary
Declares that the Congress honors the memory of Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut of the U.S. Capitol Police for the selfless acts of heroism they displayed on July 24, 1998, in sacrificing their lives in the line of duty so that others might live. Provides that, when the Senate and the House of Representatives adjourn on this date, they shall do so out of respect for the memory of Officers Gibson and Chestnut.
Timeline
10 Sep 1998
See also H.CON.RES. 311.
Common questions
- What does S.Con.Res. 110 do?
- This concurrent resolution formally honors Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut, two United States Capitol Police officers who were killed in the line of duty on July 24, 1998, while stopping an armed individual at the Capitol. The resolution states that Congress recognizes their selfless acts of heroism in sacrificing their lives to protect others, and it directs that when the Senate and House adjourn that day, they do so out of respect for the two officers' memory. The preamble describes background details, including that both men were 18-year veterans of the Capitol Police, provides information about their families, and notes they were the first Capitol Police officers ever killed in the line of duty. The resolution is symbolic and does not create law, spend money, or impose any requirements beyond the congressional tribute described. It primarily affects how Congress formally commemorates the two fallen officers and, by extension, recognizes the broader work of the Capitol Police and law enforcement generally. As a concurrent resolution, it required agreement from both chambers to reflect a shared position of Congress, though it does not have the force of law even if fully passed. The Senate passed the measure by voice vote on July 27, 1998, with the accompanying preamble and without amendment. According to the official record, the resolution was never taken up and passed by the House, so it did not complete the legislative process in the 105th Congress.
- Has S.Con.Res. 110 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S.Con.Res. 110. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S.Con.Res. 110?
- S.Con.Res. 110 was sponsored by Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] (R-MS), with 99 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S.Con.Res. 110?
- See also H.CON.RES. 311. (10 Sep 1998).
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