A resolution 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—
highly appreciates and respects all that Sergeant Scott Heimann did to protect and serve his Kansas community;
offers condolences to the family of Sergeant Scott Heimann;
pays tribute to Sergeant Scott Heimann’s noble sacrifice in the line of duty; and
calls on all levels of government to support the family of this fallen officer.