IV 
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 commu-
nities. 
Whereas, 10 years ago, on July 20, 2012, in Aurora, Colo-
rado, 12 lives were taken and many more were injured, 
yet we saw remarkable acts of bravery in the face of un-
speakable 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 commu-
nities; 
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 suf-
fering a miscarriage when a gunman opened fire at the 
Aurora Mall Theater; 
Whereas, during this heinous act of violence, moviegoers cou-
rageously 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 con-
tinues in our communities; 
Whereas, on May 14, 2022, 10 lives were taken, 3 were 
wounded, and an entire community was affected and suf-
fered 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 cou-
rageously 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 suf-
fered emotional damage when a gunman opened fire on 
churchgoers in Laguna Woods, California; 
Whereas, during this heinous act of violence, churchgoers, in-
cluding a respected community member and doctor cou-
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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 in-
jured, and an entire community was affected and suf-
fered 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, coura-
geously 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 suf-
fered 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 ef-
fort to subdue the gunman and save the lives of countless 
others; and 
Whereas there are countless other examples of heroes stand-
ing up for their communities during crises every day: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes, commends, and honors the self-
less dedication fellow citizens displayed through he-
roic actions across the country and uses the example 
of their sacrifice to renew our commitment to sup-
porting our neighbors; 
(2) calls upon the Members of the House of 
Representatives and all people of the United States 
to observe a ‘‘National Heroes Day’’ with appro-
priate and personal expressions of service and reflec-
tion, which can include performing good deeds, dis-
playing the United States flag, and engaging in com-
munity service or other charitable activities; and 
(3) urges all people of the United States to con-
tinue to live their lives throughout the year with the 
same spirit of courage, service, and compassion that 
is exhibited by these everyday heroes. 
Æ 
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