IV 
117TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 543 
Expressing support for the designation of July 20, 2021, as ‘‘National Heroes 
Day’’ to honor the sacrifices of everyday heroes who save lives and 
improve their communities. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 20, 2021 
Mr. PERLMUTTER (for himself, Mr. CROW, Mr. NEGUSE, Ms. NORTON, and 
Ms. DEGETTE) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on Oversight and Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for the designation of July 20, 2021, 
as ‘‘National Heroes Day’’ to honor the sacrifices of 
everyday heroes who save lives and improve their commu-
nities. 
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 unspeak-
able violence and everyday people risked their lives to 
save countless others; 
Whereas today, during a global pandemic where over 600,000 
Americans have lost their lives, we have witnessed every-
day people rise up and put their lives in jeopardy to help 
others; 
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Whereas first inspired by the two servicemembers and two ci-
vilians 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 in-
cluding one victim losing a daughter and suffering a mis-
carriage 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 since statistics began being tracked in 2013, the 
United States has experienced an average of one mass 
shooting per day; 
Whereas the same heroic acts of bravery seen in Aurora are 
reflected in countless others tragedies as gun violence 
continues in our communities; 
Whereas there are countless other examples of individuals 
stepping up for their communities every day, during cri-
ses, 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) researchers and scientists developing safe and ef-
fective vaccines to beat the virus; 
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(3) law enforcement, firefighters, emergency re-
sponders, and the National Guard who courageously sup-
port, protect, and care for their fellow citizens; 
(4) 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 work-
ers providing critical services during challenging times; 
(5) teachers providing quality education, encourage-
ment, and support to their students during a global pan-
demic; 
(6) journalists providing critical news coverage of 
global events to the public; 
(7) letter carriers, postal workers, and delivery work-
ers who keep our communities connected and our econ-
omy running; 
(8) small businesses adopting and repurposing their 
facilities to produce medical equipment; 
(9) community members volunteering their time and 
resources to support and care for their neighbors; and 
(10) all those who have lost family and loved ones 
to the pandemic; and 
Whereas the American people have always courageously an-
swered 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 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes, commends, and honors the self-
less dedication to fellow citizens displayed through 
heroic actions across the country and uses the exam-
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ple of their sacrifice to renew our commitment to 
supporting 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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