Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the tragic shooting at Los Angeles International Airport on November 1, 2013.

Bill: 113-hres-415
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]
Introduced: 2013-11-15
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Aviation and airports

California

Congressional tributes

Crime victims

Department of Homeland Security

Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

Transportation safety and security

Violent crime
Latest action: action_date: 2013-11-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

Summaries:
action_date: 2013-11-15
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p>Condemns the senseless and appalling shooting carried out at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on November 1, 2013.</p> <p>Offers the House of Representatives' 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>

tv_txt: IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 415 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 15, 2013 Mr. McCaul (for himself, Mr. Thompson of Mississippi , Mr. Hudson , Mr. Richmond , Mr. McKeon , and Ms. Waters ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the tragic shooting at Los Angeles International Airport on November 1, 2013.

Whereas on November 1, 2013, a gunman entered Terminal 3 of the 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 House of Representatives— (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 Grisby; and (4) sends its hope for a quick recovery to the other victims of the horrific attack.