Whereas, on January 6, 2021, Officer Caroline Edwards, a 4-year veteran of the United States Capitol Police, refused to abandon her post protecting the United States even as an angry mob bullied, insulted, and violently pushed its way past security barricades; Whereas Officer Caroline Edwards was violently assaulted with bike racks and left unconscious by members of the Proud Boys and other far-right domestic terrorist groups; Whereas Officer Caroline Edwards is a native of Atlanta, Georgia, and a proud graduate of Georgia public schools; Whereas Officer Caroline Edwards attended the University of Georgia and graduated cum laude as she obtained a bachelor’s degree; Whereas Officer Caroline Edwards, the proud granddaughter of a United States Marine who was wounded during the Korean war at the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, also chose to commit her life to public service and the protection of America’s institutions; Whereas Officer Caroline Edwards joined the United States Capitol Police force in 2017; Whereas Officer Caroline Edwards showed exceptional professionalism as a member of the United States Capitol Police First Responder Unit; Whereas Officer Caroline Edwards showed exemplary composure and clarity during her June 10, 2022, opening testimony and retelling of events before the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol; Whereas Officer Caroline Edwards was awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal by President Joe Biden on January 6, 2023, which recognizes citizens of the United States of America who have performed exemplary deeds of service for their country, or their fellow citizens ; Whereas Officer Caroline Edwards was awarded the 2023 Dean’s Medal for Leadership Excellence from the University of Georgia Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication in honor of her selfless defense of the heart of American democracy