A resolution honoring the life of Deputy Elijah Ming and expressing condolences to his family.

This Senate resolution (S. Res. 360) is a ceremonial, non-binding measure honoring Deputy Elijah Ming of the Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office. It recognizes his life, its context, and his sacrifice in service to the Kansas community, noting his nine years of law enforcement service and his death in the line of duty on July 26, 2025 while responding to a civil standby call. The resolution provides condolences to his family and pays tribute to his character and contributions. It also urges all levels of government to support Deputy Ming’s family. The measure was introduced in the Senate (by Mr. Marshall, for himself and Mr. Moran) and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; it does not enact policy or authorize funding, but serves as formal recognition and moral support. Deputy Ming’s background is summarized to illustrate his community involvement and leadership, including his early life in Kansas, high school and college athletics, community leadership as homecoming king, and his service with the Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office before his death.