Title: A resolution condemning the horrific attack in Dayton, Ohio, and expressing support and prayers for all those impacted by that tragedy.
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
This resolution condemns the attack in Dayton, Ohio, on August 4, 2019.
It honors the memory of the victims who were killed.
It expresses hope for the recovery of the individuals who were injured.

[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 367 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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116th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 367

Condemning the horrific attack in Dayton, Ohio, and expressing support 
          and prayers for all those impacted by that tragedy.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            October 21, 2019

    Mr. Portman (for himself and Mr. Brown) submitted the following 
    resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Condemning the horrific attack in Dayton, Ohio, and expressing support 
          and prayers for all those impacted by that tragedy.

Whereas, on August 4, 2019, a mass shooting took place in Dayton, Ohio;
Whereas the people of the United States mourn the 9 innocent lives lost in that 
        unthinkable tragedy: Megan Betts, Monica Brickhouse, Nicholas Cumer, 
        Derrick Fudge, Thomas McNichols, Lois Oglesby, Saeed Saleh, Logan 
        Turner, and Beatrice Warren-Curtis;
Whereas the people of the United States express gratitude for the heroic actions 
        of the men and women of the Dayton Police Department who courageously 
        responded to the shooting and saved countless lives;
Whereas the people of the United States express appreciation and gratitude for 
        the first responders who responded quickly to the shooting and the 
        professionals and volunteers who cared for the injured;
Whereas the people of the United States continue to pray for the individuals who 
        were wounded in the attack and continue to recover;
Whereas the people of the United States commit to supporting communities and 
        local businesses that have been devastated by gun violence to help the 
        communities and businesses recover and rebuild;
Whereas the entire Dayton community united in support of the victims and their 
        families; and
Whereas the shooting in Dayton, Ohio, occurred approximately 13 hours after a 
        mass shooting in El Paso, Texas, and the people of the United States 
        mourn the 22 innocent lives lost in that tragedy: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) condemns the senseless attack that took place in 
        Dayton, Ohio, on Sunday, August 4, 2019;
            (2) honors the memory of the victims who were killed;
            (3) expresses hope for a full and speedy recovery and 
        pledges continued support for the individuals injured in the 
        attack;
            (4) offers heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to 
        the Dayton community and the families, friends, and loved ones 
        affected by the tragedy;
            (5) commits to seeking solutions to reduce gun violence, 
        mass shootings, and acts of domestic terrorism in the United 
        States; and
            (6) honors the selfless and dedicated service of--
                    (A) the medical professionals and other individuals 
                who cared for the victims in the community of 
                Montgomery County, Ohio;
                    (B) the emergency response teams and law 
                enforcement officials who responded to the call of 
                duty; and
                    (C) the law enforcement officials who continue to 
                investigate the attack.
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