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A RESOLUTION condemning the January 6, 2021, United States Capitol riots. 1
WHEREAS, the hallmark of democracy is the peaceful transition of power by 2
elected leaders; and 3
WHEREAS, the United States Capitol is the seat of our government and embodies 4
our tradition of an open, transparent, and democratic governance; and 5
WHEREAS, the attack on the United States Capitol temporarily halted the 6
ceremonial tabulation of the Electoral College votes in an unprecedented assault upon 7
democracy and the peaceful transition of power in the United States; and 8
WHEREAS, the violence that took place on January 6, 2021, left an estimated 140 9
members of law enforcement, who serve and protect the United States Capitol and the 10
United States Congress, with serious injuries; and 11
WHEREAS, these acts of violence and rioting represented a threat to the safety of 12
the members of the United States Congress, and they were an affront to the United States 13
Constitution, democracy, and our commitment to holding free and fair elections that 14
ensure every American is able to exercise the right to vote; and 15
WHEREAS, we should confirm our commitment to be ever vigilant to protect and 16
defend democracy from not only outside of the United States, but also from within; 17
NOW, THEREFORE, 18
Be it resolved by the Senate of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of 19
Kentucky: 20
Section 1. The members of the Senate do hereby condemn the United States 21
Capitol riots of January 6, 2021. 22
Section 2. The Clerk of the Senate is directed to transmit a copy of this 23
Resolution to Senator Gerald Neal. 24