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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS
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SENATE RESOLUTION 457--CONDEMNING THE TERRORIST ATTACK AT NAVAL AIR
STATION PENSACOLA ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2019, HONORING THE MEMBERS OF
THE NAVY WHO LOST THEIR LIVES IN THE ATTACK, AND EXPRESSING SUPPORT AND
PRAYERS FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY THE ATTACK
Mr. SCOTT of Florida (for himself, Mr. Rubio, Mr. Isakson, Mr.
Perdue, Mr. Shelby, and Mr. Jones) submitted the following resolution;
which was considered and agreed to:
S. Res. 457
Whereas, on the morning of Friday, December 6, 2019, a
second lieutenant in the Royal Saudi Air Force killed 3
sailors and wounded 8 additional individuals in a terrorist
attack at Naval Air Station Pensacola;
Whereas the 3 victims killed in the attack--
(1) were sailors in aviation training at Naval Air Station
Pensacola; and
(2) showed heroism and bravery in the face of evil as they
ran towards the shooter, which saved lives;
Whereas Airman Mohammed Sameh Haitham of St. Petersburg,
Florida, who was 19 years of age, served the United States
with honor and distinction, having recently completed basic
military training;
Whereas Ensign Joshua Kaleb Watson of Enterprise, Alabama,
who was 23 years of age, served the United States with honor
and distinction, having recently graduated from the United
States Naval Academy;
Whereas Airman Apprentice Cameron Scott Walters of Richmond
Hill, Georgia, who was 21 years of age, served the United
States with honor and distinction, having recently completed
basic military training;
Whereas the response of Naval Security Forces personnel and
local law enforcement officials prevented the additional loss
of life; and
Whereas the people of the United States--
(1) stand united around the community of Pensacola and the
families and communities of the victims to support all
individuals affected by the attack; and
(2) pray for healing and peace: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) condemns the terrorist attack of December 6, 2019, at
Naval Air Station Pensacola;
(2) honors the sacrifice and memory of the 3 members of the
Navy who lost their lives in the attack;
(3) recognizes the skill and heroism of the law enforcement
officials, the members of the Armed Forces, and the first
responders who came to the aid of others during the attack;
(4) commends the efforts of individuals who are working
to--
(A) care for those who were injured during the attack; and
(B) investigate this horrific incident;
(5) extends its heartfelt condolences and prayers to the
families of those who were killed in the attack and to all of
the individuals affected in the community of Pensacola and in
the United States; and
(6) pledges to continue to work together to prevent future
attacks.
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