A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to the tragic shooting at Los Angeles International Airport on November 1, 2013, of employees of the Transportation Security Administration.

Bill: 113-sres-324
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV]
Introduced: 2013-12-18
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Aviation and airports

California

Congressional tributes

Crime prevention

Crime victims

Department of Homeland Security

Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

Transportation safety and security

Violent crime
Latest action: action_date: 2013-12-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8983; text of measure as passed: CR S8981)

Summaries:
action_date: 2013-12-18
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p>Condemns the senseless and appalling shooting carried out at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on November 1, 2013.</p> <p>Offers the Senate's deepest condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of deceased Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Officer Gerardo Hernandez.</p> <p>Honors the dedicated public service of TSA Officers Gerardo Hernandez, James Speer, and Tony Grisby and sends its hope for a quick recovery to the other victims of the horrific attack.</p> <p>Remains committed to preventing similar tragedies from happening again.</p>

action_date: 2013-12-18
action_desc: Passed Senate without amendment
text: <p><b>(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)</b></p> <p>Condemns the senseless and appalling shooting carried out at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on November 1, 2013.</p> <p>Offers the Senate's deepest condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of deceased Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Officer Gerardo Hernandez.</p> <p>Honors the dedicated public service of TSA Officers Gerardo Hernandez, James Speer, and Tony Grisby and sends its hope for a quick recovery to the other victims of the horrific attack.</p> <p>Remains committed to preventing similar tragedies from happening again.</p>

tv_txt: III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 324 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 18, 2013 Mr. Rockefeller (for himself, Mrs. Boxer , Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Thune , Mr. Carper , and Mr. Coburn ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to the tragic shooting at Los Angeles International Airport on November 1, 2013, of employees of the Transportation Security Administration.

Whereas on November 1, 2013, a gunman entered Terminal 3 of the Los Angeles International Airport and opened fire at a security checkpoint, targeting the Transportation Security Officers who are charged with protecting our aviation system and the people of the United States; Whereas Gerardo Hernandez, a 39-year-old resident of Porter Ranch, California, a beloved husband and father of two, lost his life in the shooting and tragically became the first Transportation Security Officer to be killed in the performance of his duties; Whereas James Speer and Tony Grigsby, dedicated Transportation Security Officers and colleagues of the deceased officer, were wounded in the attack; Whereas a member of the traveling public, Brian Ludmer, a 29-year-old high school teacher from Lake Forest, Illinois, was also injured; and Whereas Transportation Security Officers, law enforcement personnel, first responders, and medical professionals acted courageously to subdue the gunman, secure the airport, help move passengers out of harm's way, and treat victims of the attack: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) strongly condemns the senseless and appalling act of violence carried out at Los Angeles International Airport on November 1, 2013; (2) offers its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Gerardo Hernandez; (3) honors the dedicated public service of Gerardo Hernandez, James Speer, and Tony Grigsby; (4) sends its hope for a quick recovery to the other victims of the horrific attack; and (5) remains committed to preventing similar tragedies from happening again.