Title: A resolution condemning the horrific attack in Indianapolis, Indiana, on April 15, 2021, and expressing support and prayers for all of those impacted by that tragedy.
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
This resolution condemns the attack that led to the loss of eight lives in Indianapolis, Indiana, on April 15, 2021.
It honors the memory of the victims who were killed.
It expresses hope for the recovery of the individuals who were injured.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 203 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 203

 Condemning the horrific attack in Indianapolis, Indiana, on April 15, 
 2021, and expressing support and prayers for all of those impacted by 
                             that tragedy.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             April 29, 2021

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

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Condemning the horrific attack in Indianapolis, Indiana, on April 15, 
 2021, and expressing support and prayers for all of those impacted by 
                             that tragedy.

Whereas, on April 15, 2021, a mass shooting took place in Indianapolis, Indiana, 
        at the FedEx Ground Plainfield Operations Center;
Whereas the people of the United States mourn the 8 innocent lives lost in that 
        unthinkable tragedy: Matthew Alexander, Samaria Blackwell, Amarjeet Kaur 
        Johal, Jasvinder Kaur, Amarjit Sekhon, Jaswinder Singh, Karli Smith, and 
        John Weisert;
Whereas the people of the United States express gratitude for the heroic actions 
        of the men and women of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, 
        who courageously responded to the attack and saved countless lives;
Whereas the people of the United States express appreciation and gratitude for 
        all of the first responders who quickly responded to the attack 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 entire Indianapolis community--and all Hoosiers--united in support 
        of the victims and their families; and
Whereas the people of the United States will always remember the victims of this 
        attack and stand in solidarity with those affected by this senseless 
        tragedy: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) condemns the senseless attack that led to the tragic 
        loss of 8 lives in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Thursday, April 
        15, 2021;
            (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 Indianapolis community and the families, friends, and loved 
        ones affected by the tragedy; and
            (5) honors the selfless and dedicated service of--
                    (A) the medical professionals and other individuals 
                who cared for the victims in the community of Marion 
                County, Indiana;
                    (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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