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III
116TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
S. RES. 631
Honoring the life and service of David Dorn and expressing condolences
to the family of David Dorn.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
JUNE 18, 2020
Mr. HAWLEY (for himself, Mr. BLUNT, and Mr. CRUZ) submitted the
following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and service of David Dorn and expressing
condolences to the family of David Dorn.
Whereas David Dorn was born on October 29, 1942, in St.
Louis, Missouri;
Whereas David Dorn was—
(1) a loving husband to Sergeant Ann Marie Dorn;
(2) a father of 5 children;
(3) a grandfather of 10 grandchildren; and
(4) a dedicated public servant;
Whereas David Dorn graduated from Hadley Technical High
School before attending St. Louis Community College at
Forest Park and Tarkio College to study criminal justice;
Whereas David Dorn began his service with the Metropolitan
Police Department, City of St. Louis (referred to in this
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preamble as the ‘‘St. Louis Police Department’’) as a pa-
trol officer in 1969;
Whereas, over the course of his career with the St. Louis Po-
lice Department, David Dorn—
(1) performed his duties with distinction and com-
mitment;
(2) rose to the rank of captain; and
(3) acted as the deputy commander of the Bureau
of Patrol Support, which oversaw 9 agencies within the
St. Louis Police Department;
Whereas David Dorn demonstrated dedication to the city of
St. Louis by serving in the St. Louis Police Department
for 38 years before retiring in October 2007;
Whereas, on February 12, 2008, David Dorn returned to
public service as Chief of Police of the Moline Acres Po-
lice Department;
Whereas, after a long career in law enforcement, David Dorn
served his community by mentoring and assisting dis-
advantaged youth;
Whereas, on June 2, 2020, David Dorn responded to the
looting of a business owned by a friend;
Whereas, in an act of senseless violence, a gunman opened
fire on David Dorn in the course of that robbery, mor-
tally wounding Dorn as Dorn was protecting his commu-
nity; and
Whereas, on June 4, 2020, the people of St. Louis gathered
to honor David Dorn and participated in a march to end
violence: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate—
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(1) extends heartfelt condolences to the family
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and friends of David Dorn;
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(2) recognizes and honors David Dorn as a hero
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who lived a life of service to his community and oth-
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ers through the pursuit of justice and the protection
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of individuals in the community; and
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(3) expresses deep respect and appreciation for
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the selfless character and sacrifice of David Dorn.
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