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116TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION H. RES. 1051 

Expressing support for the designation of July 20, 2020, as ‘‘National Heroes 

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

improve their communities. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

JULY 16, 2020 

Mr. PERLMUTTER (for himself, Mr. CROW, Mr. NEGUSE, Mr. TIPTON, and 

Ms. NORTON) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 

the Committee on Oversight and Reform 

RESOLUTION 

Expressing support for the designation of July 20, 2020, 

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

everyday heroes who save lives and improve their communities. 

Whereas, on July 20, 2012, in Aurora, Colorado, 12 people’s 

lives were taken and so 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 today, during a global pandemic where over 100,000 

Americans have lost their lives, we are witnessing everyday people again rising up and putting their lives in jeopardy to help others; 


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Whereas first inspired by the two servicemembers and two civilians whose lives were taken while shielding others on 

July 20, 2012, we recognize July 20 as ‘‘National Heroes 

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

lives and improve their communities; 

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

wounded, and hundreds 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 there are countless other examples of individuals 

stepping up for their communities every day, during crises, and during natural disasters; 

Whereas the COVID–19 pandemic has called on individuals 

to demonstrate heroism, courage, and initiative to aid 

their communities, including— 

(1) medical professionals providing lifesaving care 

and support to patients in times of need; 

(2) law enforcement, firefighters, emergency responders, and the National Guard who courageously support, protect, and care for their fellow citizens; 

(3) frontline workers such as farmers, those at food 

processing and packaging plants, truck drivers, grocery 

workers, sanitation personnel, and those in correctional 

facilities and nursing homes and all other essential workers providing critical services during challenging times; 

(4) teachers providing quality education, encouragement, and support to their students during a global pandemic; 


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(5) journalists who continue to provide critical news 

coverage of global events to the public; 

(6) letter carriers, postal workers, and delivery workers who keep our communities and economies connected; 

(7) small businesses adopting and repurposing their 

facilities to produce medical equipment; 

(8) community members volunteering their time and 

resources to support and care for their neighbors; and 

(9) all those who have lost family and loved ones to 

the pandemic and who have been unable to grieve together as they mourn their loss; and 

Whereas the American people have always courageously answered the call to save lives, persevered to find cures, 

fought bravely for others, and set a shining example for 

generations to come: Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 

2 (1) recognizes, commends, and honors the self3 less dedication to fellow citizens displayed through 

4 heroic actions across the country; 

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

6 Representatives and all people of the United States 

7 to observe a ‘‘National Heroes Day’’ with appro8 priate and personal expressions of service and reflec9 tion, which can include performing good deeds, dis10 playing the United States flag, and engaging in com11 munity service or other charitable activities; and 

12 (3) urges all people of the United States to con13 tinue to live their lives throughout the year with the 


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1 same spirit of courage, service, and compassion that 

2 is exhibited by these everyday heroes. 

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