Recognizing the visionary leadership of Chief Richard LaMunyon and the profound global impact of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics.

Plain-English Summary

This bill is a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives that formally recognizes and honors two things: the leadership of Chief Richard LaMunyon, and the global impact of the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) for Special Olympics. Resolutions like this one do not create new laws or spend government money — they are official statements from Congress expressing recognition, gratitude, or support for a person, organization, or cause.

The Law Enforcement Torch Run is a charitable program in which police officers, sheriff's deputies, and other law enforcement personnel carry the "Flame of Hope" torch to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics athletes. It has grown into one of the largest public awareness and fundraising initiatives supporting Special Olympics worldwide. Chief Richard LaMunyon, a former police chief from Wichita, Kansas, is widely credited with founding and building this program in the early 1980s, helping it expand into a global movement.

This resolution would primarily affect the legacy and public recognition of Chief LaMunyon and the LETR program, as well as the broader Special Olympics community — which includes athletes with intellectual disabilities and their families. For law enforcement agencies that participate in the Torch Run, this resolution serves as a formal acknowledgment of their charitable work. There are no direct financial or legal consequences for any group as a result of this bill.