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Regular Session, 2010 ENROLLED
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON NO. 116
BY SENATOR CHEEK
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON
To recognize and pay tribute to those fallen police officers and firefighters that have served
with distinction and have sacrificed their all unselfishly for the sake of others.
WHEREAS, the people of the state of Louisiana owe a great debt to those brave men
and women of law enforcement and fire protection whose dedication, courage, and
commitment to public service sustains an orderly society; and
WHEREAS, these are the first responders, brave professionals, who are the first to
arrive at the scenes of fire, accident, or natural disaster, to offer assistance, to administer first
aid, and to protect life and property at grave peril to themselves; and
WHEREAS, these unique individuals come from all walks of life, don the uniform
of their chosen specialty, and become one within the brotherhood of public safety; and
WHEREAS, each organization upholds a singular oath; policemen swear to protect
and to serve, while firefighters vow to fight what others fear; and
WHEREAS, policemen and firefighters protect society through a constant vigil
performed twenty-four hours per day and seven days per week; and
WHEREAS, all of Louisiana's law enforcement officers and firefighters merit a most
sincere measure of commendation for their remarkable dedication to preserving the safety
and well-being of their fellow citizens; and
WHEREAS, it is most important that the citizenry of Louisiana be made aware of
the duties, responsibilities, hazards, and sacrifices undertaken by police and firefighters,
whose collective ranks suffer ten line-of-duty fatalities annually within the state; and
WHEREAS, in memoriam, Louisiana's fallen firefighters and police officers are
recognized for their valor, commitment, and public service, and duly noted are the sacrifices
made by their families as well. SCR NO. 116 ENROLLED
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
recognize and honor the memory of those law enforcement officers and firefighters, slain
in the line of duty, who have given a full measure of themselves to protect the life and
property of others.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
commend all law enforcement and fire protection personnel for their noble calling, and does
further express to them the enduring appreciation of the people of the state of Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
Professional Firefighters Association of Louisiana and the Louisiana Union of Police
Association.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES