A resolution condemning the senseless murder and wounding of 18 individuals (sons, daughters, fathers, mothers, uncles, aunts, cousins, students, and teachers) in Roseburg, Oregon, on October 1, 2015.

Bill: 114-sres-287
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Introduced: 2015-10-08
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes

Crime victims

Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation

First responders and emergency personnel

Higher education

Law enforcement officers

Oregon

Violent crime
Latest action: action_date: 2015-10-22
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Summaries:
action_date: 2015-10-08
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <br />Offers condolences to the families and friends of individuals who were murdered by an armed gunman on the Umpqua Community College campus in Roseburg, Oregon, on October 1, 2015.<br /><br />Expresses hope for the swift and complete recovery of individuals who were wounded by the gunman. <br /><br />Applauds the swift response and professional conduct of the first responders and investigating officers.<br /><br />Remains committed to reducing the likelihood of this kind of event happening again.

action_date: 2015-10-22
action_desc: Passed Senate without amendment
text: <p>(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)</p> <p>Offers condolences to the families and friends of individuals who were murdered by an armed gunman on the Umpqua Community College campus in Roseburg, Oregon, on October 1, 2015.<br /><br />Expresses hope for the swift and complete recovery of individuals who were wounded by the gunman. <br /><br />Applauds the swift response and professional conduct of the first responders and investigating officers.<br /><br />Remains committed to reducing the likelihood of this kind of event happening again.</p>

tv_txt: III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 287 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 8, 2015 Mr. Wyden (for himself, Mr. Merkley , Mr. McConnell , Mr. Reid , Mr. Alexander , Ms. Ayotte , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Bennet , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Blunt , Mr. Booker , Mr. Boozman , Mrs. Boxer , Mr. Brown , Mr. Burr , Ms. Cantwell , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Carper , Mr. Casey , Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Coats , Mr. Cochran , Ms. Collins , Mr. Coons , Mr. Corker , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Daines , Mr. Donnelly , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Enzi , Mrs. Ernst , Mrs. Feinstein , Mrs. Fischer , Mr. Flake , Mr. Franken , Mr. Gardner , Mrs. Gillibrand , Mr. Graham , Mr. Grassley , Mr. Hatch , Mr. Heinrich , Ms. Heitkamp , Mr. Heller , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Isakson , Mr. Johnson , Mr. Kaine , Mr. King , Mr. Kirk , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Leahy , Mr. Lee , Mr. Manchin , Mr. Markey , Mr. McCain , Mrs. McCaskill , Mr. Menendez , Ms. Mikulski , Mr. Moran , Ms. Murkowski , Mr. Murphy , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Nelson , Mr. Paul , Mr. Perdue , Mr. Peters , Mr. Portman , Mr. Reed , Mr. Risch , Mr. Roberts , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Sanders , Mr. Sasse , Mr. Schatz , Mr. Schumer , Mr. Scott , Mr. Sessions , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Shelby , Ms. Stabenow , Mr. Sullivan , Mr. Tester , Mr. Thune , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Toomey , Mr. Udall , Mr. Vitter , Mr. Warner , Ms. Warren , Mr. Whitehouse , and Mr. Wicker ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary October 22, 2015 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Condemning the senseless murder and wounding of 18 individuals (sons, daughters, fathers, mothers, uncles, aunts, cousins, students, and teachers) in Roseburg, Oregon, on October 1, 2015.

Whereas, on October 1, 2015, an armed gunman opened fire on the Umpqua Community College campus in Roseburg, Oregon, killing 9 individuals and wounding 9 other individuals; Whereas deceased and surviving victims demonstrated acts of heroism and sacrifice for the safety and sake of others; Whereas the first responders were swift and professional in their response to the initial call, which avoided even more bloodshed; and Whereas local, State, and Federal law enforcement, firefighter, and medical service professionals performed their duties with utmost skill and coordination: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) offers condolences to the families and friends of individuals who were murdered by an armed gunman on the Umpqua Community College campus in Roseburg, Oregon, on October 1, 2015; (2) expresses hope for the swift and complete recovery of individuals who were wounded by the gunman; (3) applauds the swift response and professional conduct of— (A) the first responders to the scene; and (B) the investigating officers following the neutralization of the gunman, including local, State, and Federal officials and others who offered their support and assistance; and (4) remains committed to reducing the likelihood of this kind of event happening again.

tv_txt: III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 287 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 8, 2015 Mr. Wyden (for himself and Mr. Merkley ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Condemning the senseless murder and wounding of 18 individuals (sons, daughters, fathers, mothers, uncles, aunts, cousins, students, and teachers) in Roseburg, Oregon, on October 1, 2015.

Whereas, on October 1, 2015, an armed gunman opened fire on the Umpqua Community College campus in Roseburg, Oregon, killing 9 individuals and wounding 9 other individuals; Whereas deceased and surviving victims demonstrated acts of heroism and sacrifice for the safety and sake of others; Whereas the first responders were swift and professional in their response to the initial call, which avoided even more bloodshed; and Whereas local, State, and Federal law enforcement, firefighter, and medical service professionals performed their duties with utmost skill and coordination: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) offers condolences to the families and friends of individuals who were murdered by an armed gunman on the Umpqua Community College campus in Roseburg, Oregon, on October 1, 2015; (2) expresses hope for the swift and complete recovery of individuals who were wounded by the gunman; (3) applauds the swift response and professional conduct of— (A) the first responders to the scene; and (B) the investigating officers following the neutralization of the gunman, including local, State, and Federal officials and others who offered their support and assistance; and (4) remains committed to reducing the likelihood of this kind of event happening again.