PRINTER'S NO. 50
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
13
Session of
2021
INTRODUCED BY A. WILLIAMS, HUGHES, FONTANA, COLLETT, STREET,
SANTARSIERO AND KEARNEY, JANUARY 21, 2021
REFERRED TO RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, JANUARY 21, 2021
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and service of United States Capitol Police
officer Brian Sicknick.
WHEREAS, United States Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick,
a 42-year-old native of South River, New Jersey, passed away on
January 7, 2021, from injuries sustained while defending the
United States Capitol building from an angry mob; and
WHEREAS, Officer Sicknick was a 12-year veteran of the United
States Capitol Police with a record of honorable and dedicated
service; and
WHEREAS, Prior to his tenure as a police officer, Officer
Sicknick was a member of the New Jersey Air National Guard who
deployed to Saudi Arabia in 1999 and to Kyrgyzstan following the
terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, in support of military
operations in Afghanistan, and was honorably discharged in 2003;
and
WHEREAS, Officer Sicknick not only dedicated his life to
public service but he also passionately participated in public
discourse over United States foreign policy while still
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demonstrating compassion for those with whom he disagreed; and
WHEREAS, In the afternoon of January 6, 2021, while an angry
mob stormed the United States Capitol Building in an attempt to
prevent Congress from certifying the results of the 2020
Electoral College, Officer Sicknick did his duty and fought to
protect members of Congress, staff and others present inside of
the Capitol building; and
WHEREAS, During the incursion, Officer Sicknick sustained
head injuries after allegedly being struck when a protestor
threw a fire extinguisher while trying to illegally enter the
Capitol building; and
WHEREAS, The injuries Officer Sicknick sustained led to his
unfortunate passing the following day, January 7, 2021; and
WHEREAS, Officer Sicknick has been described as a hero for
his bravery in fighting back against a crowd while vastly
outnumbered, but fulfilled his sworn duty nonetheless; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of his service to the nation, Speaker
of the United States House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi
ordered flags to half mast in his honor; and
WHEREAS, Tributes to his honorable service have poured in
from officials around the United States; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate honor the life and service of
United States Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, commend him
for his heroic commitment to duty and offer condolences to his
family.
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