H. Res. 719 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
September 19, 2025. 
Whereas Charles ‘‘Charlie’’ James Kirk, born October 14, 
1993, was a courageous American patriot, whose life was 
tragically and unjustly cut short in an act of political vio-
lence on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University; 
Whereas Charlie Kirk was a devoted Christian, who boldly 
lived out his faith with conviction, courage, and compas-
sion; 
Whereas Charlie Kirk was a dedicated husband to his beloved 
wife, Erika Kirk, and a loving father to their daughter 
and son, exemplifying the virtues of faith, fidelity, and 
fatherhood; 
Whereas Charlie Kirk was a fierce defender of the American 
founding and its timeless principles of life, liberty, limited 
government, and individual responsibility; 
Whereas Charlie Kirk, at 18 years old, founded Turning 
Point USA in 2012, a student movement with the mis-
sion to ‘‘identify, educate, train, and organize students to 
promote the principles of fiscal responsibility, free mar-
kets, and limited government’’; 
Whereas Charlie Kirk became one of the most prominent 
voices in America, engaging in respectful, civil discourse 
across college campuses, media platforms, and national
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forums, always seeking to elevate truth, foster under-
standing, and strengthen the Republic; 
Whereas Charlie Kirk personified the values of the First 
Amendment, exercising his God-given right to speak free-
ly, challenge prevailing narratives, and did so with honor, 
courage, and respect for his fellow Americans; 
Whereas Charlie Kirk’s commitment to civil discussion and 
debate stood as a model for young Americans across the 
political spectrum, and he worked tirelessly to promote 
unity without compromising on conviction; 
Whereas the assassination of Charlie Kirk was not only a hei-
nous act of violence, but a sobering reminder of the grow-
ing threat posed by political extremism and hatred in our 
society; 
Whereas such acts of politically motivated violence are anti-
thetical to the principles of a free republic, in which dif-
ferences of opinion are to be debated—not silenced—with 
civility, reason, and mutual respect; 
Whereas the rise in targeted violence against individuals for 
their political beliefs undermines the very fabric of our 
constitutional democracy and chills the free exchange of 
ideas essential to a healthy civic society; 
Whereas leaders at every level—government, education, 
media, and beyond—must stand united in unequivocal 
condemnation of political violence, regardless of their ide-
ology; 
Whereas the tragic loss of Charlie Kirk must not be allowed 
to deepen the divides in our Nation, but instead serve as 
a turning point to recommit ourselves to better angels, 
and to the timeless American principles of liberty gov-
erned by truth and the virtues of peaceful dialogue; and
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Whereas Charlie Kirk would not have us respond to his death 
with despair, but rather with renewed purpose—to speak 
truth with courage, to stand firm in faith, to seek unity 
while standing firm in principle, and to serve as living re-
minders of the values he championed: faith, family, and 
freedom: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) condemns in the strongest possible terms the as-
sassination of Charles ‘‘Charlie’’ James Kirk, and all 
forms of political violence; 
(2) commends and honors the dedicated law en-
forcement and emergency personnel for their tireless ef-
forts in finding the suspect responsible for the assassina-
tion of Charlie Kirk and urges the administration of 
swift justice to the suspect; 
(3) extends its deepest condolences and sympathies 
to Charlie Kirk’s family, including his wife, Erika, and 
their two young children, and prays for comfort, peace, 
and healing in this time of unspeakable loss; 
(4) honors the life, leadership, and legacy of Charlie 
Kirk, whose steadfast dedication to the Constitution, 
civil discourse, and Biblical truth inspired a generation 
to cherish and defend the blessings of liberty; and 
(5) calls upon all Americans—regardless of race, 
party affiliation, or creed—to reject political violence, re-
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commit to respectful debate, uphold American values, 
and respect one another as fellow Americans. 
Attest: 
Clerk.