Whereas the horrific act of violence and hatred that occurred in Dallas, Texas, on July 7, 2016, was the deadliest attack on United States law enforcement officers since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001; Whereas the attack occurred during a lawful, peaceful, nonviolent demonstration and took place with the intention of targeting police officers; Whereas law enforcement personnel and first responders performed their duties and responsibilities admirably during the attack and risked being killed for the safety of the people of Dallas; Whereas President Barack Obama, President George W. Bush, and other officials joined together for a memorial service following the attack; Whereas the Dallas Police Chief helped a wounded community heal in the aftermath of the attack and called on members of the community to join law enforcement and become part of the solution; Whereas the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (referred to in this preamble as DART ) Police Chief demonstrated strong leadership and compassion in responding to the first fallen officer from DART in the line of duty; Whereas Friday, July 7, 2017, marks 1 year since the attack; Whereas the community of Dallas and communities across Texas and the United States continue to support the victims of this attack and the families, friends, and loved ones of those victims; and Whereas the community of Dallas and communities across Texas and the United States continue to support the brave men and women of local law enforcement for the dedicated service that local law enforcement provides to the community: Now, therefore, be it