A resolution denouncing the deadly attack at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, honoring the lives of the victims, offering condolences to their families, friends, and all those affected, and commending the efforts of law enforcement and emergency response personnel in responding to the incident.

Bill: 115-sres-19
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2017-01-23
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes

Crime victims

Emergency medical services and trauma care

First responders and emergency personnel

Florida

Law enforcement officers

Violent crime
Latest action: action_date: 2017-01-23
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S404; text as passed Senate: CR S404)

Summaries:
action_date: 2017-01-23
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p>Condemns the deadly attack at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on January 6, 2017.</p> <p>Honors the lives and memories of the victims killed in the attack and offers sincere condolences to their families and friends.</p> <p>Expresses hope for the full recovery of individuals who were injured. </p> <p>Commends the efforts of law enforcement and emergency response personnel who selflessly acted to secure the scene and assist those in need. </p> <UL> </UL> <BR>

action_date: 2017-01-23
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>Condemns the deadly attack at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on January 6, 2017.</p> <p>Honors the lives and memories of the victims killed in the attack and offers sincere condolences to their families and friends.</p> <p>Expresses hope for the full recovery of individuals who were injured.</p> <p>Commends the efforts of law enforcement and emergency response personnel who selflessly acted to secure the scene and assist those in need.</p>

tv_txt: III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 19 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 23, 2017 Mr. Rubio (for himself, Mr. Nelson , and Mrs. Ernst ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Denouncing the deadly attack at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, honoring the lives of the victims, offering condolences to their families, friends, and all those affected, and commending the efforts of law enforcement and emergency response personnel in responding to the incident.

Whereas the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport ranks 21st in the United States in total passenger traffic, with over 73,000 travelers passing through each day on 1 of the over 650 commercial flights that embark and arrive at the airport each day; Whereas, on Friday, January 6, 2017, around 1:00 p.m., an individual in the baggage claim area of Terminal 2 at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport shot more than 10 people, wounding several and killing 5; Whereas the people of the United States grieve for the families of all those affected by this tragedy; Whereas the people of the United States honor the memories of the 5 individuals who tragically lost their lives; and Whereas constant efforts by law enforcement agencies, civilians, and communities are needed to help thwart future attacks: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) condemns the deadly attack at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on January 6, 2017, where 5 innocent people were killed and many others were injured; (2) honors the lives and memories of the victims killed in the attack and offers sincere condolences to their families and friends; (3) desires that those injured in the attack make a full recovery; and (4) commends the efforts of law enforcement and emergency response personnel who selflessly acted to secure the scene and assist those in need.