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Whereas, during this engagement, a lone gunman believed to 
be affiliated with the Islamic State opened fire on United 
States and partner forces in a deliberate assault; 
Whereas, as a result of this attack, United States Army Ser-
geant William Nathaniel ‘‘Nate’’ Howard, age 29, of 
Marshalltown, Iowa, and United States Army Sergeant 
Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar, age 25, of Des Moines, Iowa, 
both assigned to the 1st Squadron, 113th Cavalry Regi-
ment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division 
of the Iowa Army National Guard, were killed in action; 
Whereas a United States civilian interpreter also lost their 
life in this attack, and 3 other Iowa National Guard sol-
diers sustained injuries; 
Whereas Sergeant Howard and Sergeant Torres-Tovar were 
dedicated soldiers who served with distinction in defense 
of the United States and in the global campaign against 
terrorism; 
Whereas Sergeant Howard served over 11 years in the Iowa 
Army National Guard and had a deep commitment to his 
fellow soldiers and his mission, representing the very best 
of Iowa and the United States; 
Whereas Sergeant Torres-Tovar was beloved by his commu-
nity and fellow National Guardsmen for his selflessness, 
professionalism, and commitment to service, and he 
joined the Iowa Army National Guard before his high 
school graduation ceremony in 2019; and 
Whereas the families, friends, and communities of Sergeant 
Howard and Sergeant Torres-Tovar have endured an im-
measurable loss and continue to honor the memory of 
their loved ones: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the Senate— 
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•HRES 957 IH 
(1) honors the memory, service, and sacrifice of 
United States Army Sergeant William Nathaniel 
‘‘Nate’’ Howard for his dedicated service to his 
State and to his country as a member of the Iowa 
Army National Guard; 
(2) honors the memory, service, and sacrifice of 
United States Army Sergeant Edgar Brian Torres- 
Tovar for his dedicated service to his State and to 
his country as a member of the Iowa Army National 
Guard; 
(3) extends its sympathies, gratitude, and sup-
port to the families of Sergeant Howard and Ser-
geant Torres-Tovar, and to all others affected by 
this attack; 
(4) honors the bravery and professionalism of 
the National Guard members and partner forces who 
responded under fire and cared for the wounded; 
(5) expresses profound gratitude for the swift 
actions of the United States and allied personnel on 
the scene who engaged the attacker and prevented 
further loss of life; 
(6) condemns in the strongest terms the hor-
rific terrorist assault targeting United States service 
members and civilians; 
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(7) recognizes that the members of the National 
Guard and all volunteers who serve in harm’s way 
on behalf of the United States embody the highest 
ideals of duty, courage, and selfless service; and 
(8) respectfully requests that the Secretary of 
the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of this resolu-
tion to— 
(A) the family of Sergeant Howard; and 
(B) the family of Sergeant Torres-Tovar. 
Æ 
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