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Congressional Tribute to Fallen Law Enforcement Officers

Original title: MEMORIALIZING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY

May 19, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This document serves as an official congressional record of support for H. Res. 1252, which memorializes fallen law enforcement officers, and provides a formal public acknowledgment of specific officers lost in Georgia.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Law enforcement officers

The resolution provides formal congressional recognition of their service and sacrifice.

Families of fallen officers

The document provides a formal public record of condolences and remembrance for their family members.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 19, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Representative Lucy McBath delivered a speech in the House of Representatives honoring law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty during National Police Week. The speech specifically recognizes seven Georgia officers who died in the last 18 months and supports H. Res. 1252.

Key Facts

Representative Lucy McBath expressed support for H. Res. 1252, a resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.
The speech was delivered in recognition of National Police Week.
More than 20,000 names are currently inscribed on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.
363 new names are scheduled to be added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial this year.
Seven specific Georgia law enforcement officers who died in the last 18 months were formally named and honored in the Congressional Record.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is H. Res. 1252?

It is a resolution in the House of Representatives that memorializes law enforcement officers who have been killed in the line of duty.

How many names are being added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial this year?

363 names are being added to the memorial this year.

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Increased Memorialization

The document notes that 363 names are being added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial this year, which is a significant addition to the existing 20,000 names.

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial

Connected Entities

personBrandon Sikes“Columbia County Sheriff's Office Deputy and Army veteran.”Map →

personHelio Garcia III“South Fulton Police Department Lieutenant and former U.S. Marine.”Map →

personDavid Rose“Officer of the Dekalb County Police Department.”Map →

personJoe Crumpton“Spalding County Sheriff's Office Deputy and U.S. Army veteran.”Map →

personLucy McBath“U.S. Representative from Georgia who delivered the speech.”Map →

personJeremy Labonte“Officer of the Roswell Police Department.”Map →

personCaleb Abney“Hahira Police Officer.”Map →

personPradeep Tamang“Gwinnett County Police Officer.”Map →

Sources

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