[Congressional Bills 106th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 448 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                 In the House of Representatives, U.S.,

                                                        April 10, 2000.
Whereas on April 19, 1995, as the result of an act of terrorism, a bomb exploded 
        in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, collapsing the north face of the 9-story 
        Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building;
Whereas April 19, 2000, marks the 5th anniversary of this tragic event;
Whereas the explosion killed more than 168 people, including 19 children, and 
        injured more than 700 others in the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building 
        and in and around surrounding buildings;
Whereas the explosion destroyed a childcare facility located in the Alfred P. 
        Murrah Federal Building, killing 15 children;
Whereas 320 surrounding buildings were impacted from the explosion;
Whereas flying glass and debris from the explosion were a major cause of injury; 
        and
Whereas greater awareness and sensitivity to the safe design and operation of 
        buildings could help make the people who live and work in and around the 
        buildings safer: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes the countless acts of goodwill by the thousands of 
        volunteers (including those who donated goods and services), rescue 
        workers, and Federal, State, and local officials who assisted in the 
        rescue and recovery efforts following the bombing in Oklahoma City, 
        Oklahoma, on April 19, 1995;
            (2) sends continued condolences to the families, friends, and loved 
        ones who still suffer from the consequences of the bombing;
            (3) pledges to make Federal buildings safer, while still maintaining 
        a level of openness to the citizens served by the buildings;
            (4) pledges to create an awareness of the dangers of flying glass 
        and debris resulting from an act of terrorism, an explosion, or a 
        natural disaster; and
            (5) pledges to support efforts to make buildings more secure for 
        people from flying glass and debris and to promote the use of available 
        technology to protect people from such glass and debris.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.