A resolution condemning the terrorist attack at Naval Air Station Pensacola on Friday, December 6, 2019, honoring the members of the Navy who lost their lives in the attack, and expressing support and prayers for all individuals affected by the attack.

Bill: 116-sres-457
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Introduced: 2019-12-18
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes

Crime prevention

Crime victims

Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation

First responders and emergency personnel

Florida

Law enforcement officers

Military facilities and property

Military personnel and dependents

Terrorism

Violent crime
Latest action: action_date: 2019-12-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7136; text: CR S7163)

Summaries:
action_date: 2019-12-18
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p>This resolution condemns the terrorist attack on members of the U.S. Navy that&nbsp;occurred on December 6, 2019, at Naval Air Station Pensacola and memorializes those killed.</p>

action_date: 2019-12-18
action_desc: Passed Senate
text: <p>This resolution condemns the terrorist attack on members of the U.S. Navy that&nbsp;occurred on December 6, 2019, at Naval Air Station Pensacola and memorializes those killed.</p>

tv_txt: III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 457 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 18, 2019 Mr. Scott of Florida (for himself, Mr. Rubio , Mr. Isakson , Mr. Perdue , Mr. Shelby , and Mr. Jones ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Condemning the terrorist attack at Naval Air Station Pensacola on Friday, December 6, 2019, honoring the members of the Navy who lost their lives in the attack, and expressing support and prayers for all individuals affected by the attack.

Whereas, on the morning of Friday, December 6, 2019, a second lieutenant in the Royal Saudi Air Force killed 3 sailors and wounded 8 additional individuals in a terrorist attack at Naval Air Station Pensacola; Whereas the 3 victims killed in the attack— (1) were sailors in aviation training at Naval Air Station Pensacola; and (2) showed heroism and bravery in the face of evil as they ran towards the shooter, which saved lives; Whereas Airman Mohammed Sameh Haitham of St. Petersburg, Florida, who was 19 years of age, served the United States with honor and distinction, having recently completed basic military training; Whereas Ensign Joshua Kaleb Watson of Enterprise, Alabama, who was 23 years of age, served the United States with honor and distinction, having recently graduated from the United States Naval Academy; Whereas Airman Apprentice Cameron Scott Walters of Richmond Hill, Georgia, who was 21 years of age, served the United States with honor and distinction, having recently completed basic military training; Whereas the response of Naval Security Forces personnel and local law enforcement officials prevented the additional loss of life; and Whereas the people of the United States— (1) stand united around the community of Pensacola and the families and communities of the victims to support all individuals affected by the attack; and (2) pray for healing and peace: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) condemns the terrorist attack of December 6, 2019, at Naval Air Station Pensacola; (2) honors the sacrifice and memory of the 3 members of the Navy who lost their lives in the attack; (3) recognizes the skill and heroism of the law enforcement officials, the members of the Armed Forces, and the first responders who came to the aid of others during the attack; (4) commends the efforts of individuals who are working to— (A) care for those who were injured during the attack; and (B) investigate this horrific incident; (5) extends its heartfelt condolences and prayers to the families of those who were killed in the attack and to all of the individuals affected in the community of Pensacola and in the United States; and (6) pledges to continue to work together to prevent future attacks.