A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a memorial service for Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut of the United States Capitol Police, and for other purposes.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (10 Sep 1998): See also H.CON.RES. 310.
What this bill does
This concurrent resolution, S.Con.Res. 111, would authorize the use of the U.S. Capitol's rotunda for a memorial service honoring Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut of the U.S. Capitol Police. It also directs the Architect of the Capitol to place a memorial plaque within the Capitol.
The resolution directs the Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives to arrange funeral services for the officers, including covering travel expenses for their immediate families and for Members of the House attending. The Chief Administrative Officer of the House would pay survivor gratuities to the widows of both officers. Additionally, the resolution expresses the sense of Congress that a U.S. Capitol Police Memorial Fund should be established by law for families of officers killed in the line of duty.
This measure has passed the Senate and will now proceed to the House of Representatives for consideration.
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Official summary
Authorizes the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a memorial service for Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut of the U.S. Capitol Police. Directs the Architect of the Capitol to place a plaque in honor of the memory of Officers Gibson and Chestnut at an appropriate site in the U.S. Capitol, with the approval of the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate. Directs the Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives to make arrangements for funeral services for Officers Gibson and Chestnut, including payments for travel expenses of immediate family members, and for expenses incurred by Members of the House of Representatives in attending such services. Directs the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives to pay survivor's gratuities to the widows of Officers Gibson and Chestnut. Expresses the sense of the Congress that there should be established under law a U.S. Capitol Police Memorial Fund for the surviving spouses and children of members of the U.S. Capitol Police who are slain in the line of duty.
Timeline
10 Sep 1998
See also H.CON.RES. 310.
Common questions
- What does S.Con.Res. 111 do?
- This concurrent resolution, S.Con.Res. 111, would authorize the use of the U.S. Capitol's rotunda for a memorial service honoring Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut of the U.S. Capitol Police. It also directs the Architect of the Capitol to place a memorial plaque within the Capitol. The resolution directs the Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives to arrange funeral services for the officers, including covering travel expenses for their immediate families and for Members of the House attending. The Chief Administrative Officer of the House would pay survivor gratuities to the widows of both officers. Additionally, the resolution expresses the sense of Congress that a U.S. Capitol Police Memorial Fund should be established by law for families of officers killed in the line of duty. This measure has passed the Senate and will now proceed to the House of Representatives for consideration.
- Has S.Con.Res. 111 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S.Con.Res. 111. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S.Con.Res. 111?
- S.Con.Res. 111 was sponsored by Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] (R-MS), with 99 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S.Con.Res. 111?
- See also H.CON.RES. 310. (10 Sep 1998).
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