A resolution honoring the lives and service of Natalie and Davy Lloyd and expressing condolences to the family of Natalie and Davy Lloyd.

Bill: 118-sres-940
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO]
Introduced: 2024-12-20
Policy area: International Affairs
Latest action: action_date: 2024-12-20
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (consideration: CR S7335-7336)

Summaries:

tv_txt: III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 940 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 20 (legislative day, December 16), 2024 Mr. Hawley (for himself and Mr. Schmitt ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Honoring the lives and service of Natalie and Davy Lloyd and expressing condolences to the family of Natalie and Davy Lloyd.

Whereas Natalie Elizabeth Lloyd— (1) was born on March 2, 2003, in Joplin, Missouri; (2) graduated from Ozark Christian Academy and Ozark Bible Institute and College; and (3) was known for her exceptionally kind heart and love for everyone she encountered and her dedication to caring for children; Whereas David (referred to in this preamble as Davy ) Joseph Lloyd, III— (1) was born on July 3, 2000, in Tulsa, Oklahoma; (2) grew up in Haiti, developing a heart for the Haitian community; and (3) graduated from Ozark Bible Institute and College in Neosho in April 2022 and went on to become an effective preacher; Whereas Natalie and Davy Lloyd were married on June 18, 2022, at the Bible Holiness Assembly of God in Neosho, Missouri; Whereas Natalie and Davy Lloyd began their married life together in Neosho, Missouri; Whereas Natalie and Davy Lloyd became full-time missionaries in Haiti in January 2023 with Missions in Haiti, serving the Haitian community and, in particular, Haitian children through a local orphanage; and Whereas Natalie and Davy Lloyd were tragically killed by unlawful Haitian gangs on May 23, 2024: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) extends heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Natalie and David (referred to in this resolution as Davy ) Lloyd; (2) recognizes and honors Natalie and Davy Lloyd as extraordinarily faithful missionaries, exceptional Missourians, and great Americans who selflessly dedicated their entire lives to God and serving others; and (3) commemorates the amazing work Natalie and Davy Lloyd completed as missionaries in Haiti and the powerful legacy that the young couple leaves.