SENATE RESOLUTION 367--CONDEMNING THE HORRIFIC ATTACK IN DAYTON, OHIO, AND EXPRESSING SUPPORT AND PRAYERS FOR ALL THOSE IMPACTED BY THAT TRAGEDY; Congressional Record Vol. 165, No. 166
(Senate - October 21, 2019)
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SENATE RESOLUTION 367--CONDEMNING THE HORRIFIC ATTACK IN DAYTON, OHIO,
AND EXPRESSING SUPPORT AND PRAYERS FOR ALL THOSE IMPACTED BY THAT
TRAGEDY
Mr. PORTMAN (for himself and Mr. Brown) submitted the following
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary:
S. Res. 367
Whereas, on August 4, 2019, a mass shooting took place in
Dayton, Ohio;
Whereas the people of the United States mourn the 9
innocent lives lost in that unthinkable tragedy: Megan Betts,
Monica Brickhouse, Nicholas Cumer, Derrick Fudge, Thomas
McNichols, Lois Oglesby, Saeed Saleh, Logan Turner, and
Beatrice Warren-Curtis;
Whereas the people of the United States express gratitude
for the heroic actions of the men and women of the Dayton
Police Department who courageously responded to the shooting
and saved countless lives;
Whereas the people of the United States express
appreciation and gratitude for the first responders who
responded quickly to the shooting and the professionals and
volunteers who cared for the injured;
Whereas the people of the United States continue to pray
for the individuals who were wounded in the attack and
continue to recover;
Whereas the people of the United States commit to
supporting communities and local businesses that have been
devastated by gun violence to help the communities and
businesses recover and rebuild;
Whereas the entire Dayton community united in support of
the victims and their families; and
Whereas the shooting in Dayton, Ohio, occurred
approximately 13 hours after a mass shooting in El Paso,
Texas, and the people of the United States mourn the 22
innocent lives lost in that tragedy: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) condemns the senseless attack that took place in
Dayton, Ohio, on Sunday, August 4, 2019;
(2) honors the memory of the victims who were killed;
(3) expresses hope for a full and speedy recovery and
pledges continued support for the individuals injured in the
attack;
(4) offers heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to
the Dayton community and the families, friends, and loved
ones affected by the tragedy;
(5) commits to seeking solutions to reduce gun violence,
mass shootings, and acts of domestic terrorism in the United
States; and
(6) honors the selfless and dedicated service of--
(A) the medical professionals and other individuals who
cared for the victims in the community of Montgomery County,
Ohio;
(B) the emergency response teams and law enforcement
officials who responded to the call of duty; and
(C) the law enforcement officials who continue to
investigate the attack.
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