September 30, 2025
Mr. Moran (for himself and Mr. Marshall) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
Honoring the life of Hays, Kansas police sergeant Scott Heimann.
Whereas Sergeant Scott Heimann served Hays, Kansas, with honor, courage, and dedication since 2016;
Whereas Sergeant Heimann was a constant presence in the community and frequently went above and beyond as a positive role model to all that knew him;
Whereas Sergeant Heimann was a Hays, Kansas, resident who graduated from Thomas More Prep-Marian High School and attended the University of Kansas for 2 years before returning to Hays, Kansas;
Whereas Sergeant Heimann graduated from the 241st basic training class at the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center in 2016;
Whereas Sergeant Heimann received the Outstanding Eagle Scout in the Community award from the Coronado Area Council in 2019;
Whereas Sergeant Heimann was well received by local children during his 2021 reading sessions at Hays Public Library;
Whereas Sergeant Heimann is survived by his wife, Beth, his children, Patrick and Victoria, his parents, Bill and Teresa Heimann, and many other family members and friends; and
Whereas Sergeant Heimann was killed in the line of duty while responding to a domestic violence incident on September 27, 2025: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate—
(1)
highly appreciates and respects all that Sergeant Scott Heimann did to protect and serve his Kansas community;
(2)
offers condolences to the family of Sergeant Scott Heimann;
(3)
pays tribute to Sergeant Scott Heimann’s noble sacrifice in the line of duty; and
(4)
calls on all levels of government to support the family of this fallen officer.