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118TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION H. RES. 1361 

Expressing support for the designation of July 20, 2024, as ‘‘National Heroes 

Day’’ to honor the sacrifices of everyday heroes who save lives and 

improve their communities. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

JULY 18, 2024 

Mr. CROW (for himself, Ms. PETTERSEN, Ms. DEGETTE, Ms. CARAVEO, and 

Mr. NEGUSE) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 

the Committee on Oversight and Accountability 

RESOLUTION 

Expressing support for the designation of July 20, 2024, 

as ‘‘National Heroes Day’’ to honor the sacrifices of 

everyday heroes who save lives and improve their communities. 

Whereas, 10 years ago, on July 20, 2012, in Aurora, Colorado, 12 lives were taken and many more were injured, 

yet we saw remarkable acts of bravery in the face of unspeakable violence and everyday people risked their lives 

to save countless others; 

Whereas, first inspired by the two servicemembers and two 

civilians whose lives were taken while shielding others on 

July 20, 2012, in an Aurora theater, we recognize July 

20 as ‘‘National Heroes Day’’ to honor the sacrifices of 


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everyday heroes who save lives and improve their communities; 

Whereas, on July 20, 2012, 12 lives were taken, 70 were 

wounded, and an entire community suffered emotional 

damage including one victim losing a daughter and suffering a miscarriage when a gunman opened fire at the 

Aurora Mall Theater; 

Whereas, during this heinous act of violence, moviegoers courageously took immediate action risking their own lives to 

protect and save the lives of others; 

Whereas the United States has experienced over 300 mass 

shootings in 2022; 

Whereas the same heroic acts of bravery seen in Aurora are 

reflected in countless other tragedies as gun violence continues in our communities; 

Whereas, on May 14, 2022, 10 lives were taken, 3 were 

wounded, and an entire community was affected and suffered emotional damage when a gunman opened fire at 

a Buffalo, New York, supermarket in a racially motivated 

attack; 

Whereas, during this heinous act of violence, community 

members, including a retired law enforcement agent courageously took immediate action risking their own lives to 

protect and save the lives of others; 

Whereas, on May 15, 2022, one life was taken, five were 

wounded, and an entire community was affected and suffered emotional damage when a gunman opened fire on 

churchgoers in Laguna Woods, California; 

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rageously took immediate action risking their own lives to 

protect and save the lives of others; 

Whereas, on May 24, 2022, the lives of 19 innocent children 

and 2 teachers were taken, and an entire community was 

affected and suffered emotional damage when a gunman 

opened fire at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas; 

Whereas, during this heinous act of violence, teachers and 

students courageously took immediate action risking their 

own lives to protect and save the lives of others; 

Whereas, on June 1, 2022, four lives were taken, others injured, and an entire community was affected and suffered emotional trauma when a gunman opened fire at a 

Tulsa, Oklahoma, medical facility; 

Whereas, during this heinous act of violence, community 

members, including a United States Army veteran, courageously took immediate action risking their own lives to 

protect and save the lives of others; 

Whereas, on July 4, 2022, 7 lives were taken, over 24 people 

wounded, and an entire community was affected and suffered emotional trauma when a gunman opened fire on 

a crowd at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, 

Illinois; 

Whereas, during this heinous act of violence, spectators and 

parade members courageously took immediate action 

risking their own lives to protect and save the lives of 

others; 

Whereas, on November 20, 2022, 5 lives were taken, 17 

wounded, and an entire community was affected, when a 

gunman open fired on club goers in Club Q in Colorado 

Springs; 


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Whereas, during this horrific act of violence, individuals 

placed the safety of strangers above their own in an effort to subdue the gunman and save the lives of countless 

others; and 

Whereas there are countless other examples of heroes standing up for their communities during crises every day: 

Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 

2 (1) recognizes, commends, and honors the self3 less dedication fellow citizens displayed through he4 roic actions across the country and uses the example 

5 of their sacrifice to renew our commitment to sup6 porting our neighbors; 

7 (2) calls upon the Members of the House of 

8 Representatives and all people of the United States 

9 to observe a ‘‘National Heroes Day’’ with appro10 priate and personal expressions of service and reflec11 tion, which can include performing good deeds, dis12 playing the United States flag, and engaging in com13 munity service or other charitable activities; and 

14 (3) urges all people of the United States to con15 tinue to live their lives throughout the year with the 

16 same spirit of courage, service, and compassion that 

17 is exhibited by these everyday heroes. 

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