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118TH CONGRESS 

1ST SESSION H. RES. 884 

Honoring the victims of the devastating attack that took place at the 

Waukesha, Wisconsin, Christmas parade on November 21, 2021. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 

Mr. FITZGERALD (for himself, Mr. GROTHMAN, Mr. GALLAGHER, Mr. STEIL, 

Mr. TIFFANY, Mr. VAN ORDEN, Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin, and Mr. 

POCAN) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 

Committee on Oversight and Accountability 

RESOLUTION 

Honoring the victims of the devastating attack that took 

place at the Waukesha, Wisconsin, Christmas parade 

on November 21, 2021. 

Whereas, on November 21, 2021, in Waukesha, Wisconsin, 

an individual committed intentional homicide on parade 

participants and attendees, killing 6 people and leaving 

62 others with injuries; 

Whereas the attack occurred during the 58th annual 

Waukesha Christmas parade, a tradition that featured 

over 60 local civic groups, businesses, schools, public 

services, and entertainers; 


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Whereas Virginia Sorenson was a cherished long-time member of Milwaukee’s Dancing Grannies and longtime choreographer for the group; 

Whereas Tamara Durand was a new member of Milwaukee’s 

Dancing Grannies who volunteered for local hospitals and 

the Red Cross while caring for her grandson; 

Whereas LeAnna Owen was a committed member of Milwaukee’s Dancing Grannies who managed an apartment 

building and rescued bulldogs; 

Whereas Jane Kulich was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, and was dedicated to her co-workers 

at Citizens Bank, with whom she was marching in the 

parade; 

Whereas Wilhelm Hospel volunteered for Milwaukee’s Dancing Grannies to support his wife, Lola, and was an avid 

outdoorsman; 

Whereas Jackson Sparks was a loving child who enjoyed 

playing baseball for the Waukesha Blazers; 

Whereas, in response to the tragedy, the community continues to stand ‘‘Waukesha Strong’’ in efforts to honor 

the victims and heal together; 

Whereas, two weeks after the attack, homes and businesses 

were decorated in blue lights to honor the victims; 

Whereas, on September 24, 2022, a mural that serves as a 

beacon for the community was dedicated to the lives lost 

in the attack; 

Whereas, on November 21, 2023, a parade memorial on Main 

Street honoring the victims was unveiled; and 

Whereas, 2 years later, the Waukesha community continues 

to overcome this tragedy: Now, therefore, be it 


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1 Resolved, That House of Representatives— 

2 (1) honors the memories of Wilhelm Hospel, 

3 Virginia Sorenson, LeAnna Owen, Tamara Durand, 

4 Jane Kulich, and Jackson Sparks who died in the 

5 attack; 

6 (2) offers its heartfelt condolences to the fami7 lies, friends, and loved ones of those who died in the 

8 attack; 

9 (3) applauds the life-saving efforts of first re10 sponders and health professionals in their efforts to 

11 provide care for the victims; and 

12 (4) recognizes the Waukesha community for 

13 showing unparalleled resilience, courage, and 

14 strength. 

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