Resolution Introduced To Honor Cop From NJ Killed In DC

PRINCETON, NJ — Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-Mercer, and Don Beyer, D-Virginia, has introduced a bipartisan resolution to honor United States Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick, a New Jersey native who died from injuries during the Capitol riots Jan.6.

Watson Coleman, who represents Central Jersey where the officer's family lives, and Beyer, introduced a bipartisan House Resolution honoring Sicknick, as well as a bipartisan bill to posthumously award him a Congressional Gold Medal.

“Officer Brian Sicknick dedicated himself to defending the United States and honoring the oath he took to defend our Constitution,” said Watson Coleman.

“His actions along with those of his fellow officers will be remembered as a shining example of patriotic duty on an otherwise dark day in our nation’s history. While no measure we take can replace his life, Congress can and should honor him with its highest civilian award. May his life serve as an example of duty to one’s country that all Americans can celebrate.”

Beyer said Sicknick was a “hero who lived his life in service to his country.”

“His death is a tragedy we can never resolve, but it is fitting that Congress honor his life, courage, and ideals. We will never forget Officer Sicknick, who gave his life in defense of our democracy,” he said.

The legislation was introduced after Watson Coleman and Beyer secured the approval and support of the Sicknick family.

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