Gail Adrienne Cobb Memorial Recognition Resolution of 2024

This ceremonial resolution honors Officer Gail Adrienne Cobb, the first female U.S. police officer killed in the line of duty, on the 50th anniversary of her death in 1974. The bill formally recognizes her legacy as a dedicated Metropolitan Police Department officer who served the District of Columbia community before her tragic passing while pursuing suspects. It does not alter any laws or policies but serves as an official statement of remembrance from the Council of the District of Columbia.