[Congressional Bills 107th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 281 Referred in Senate (RFS)]

  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 281


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           December 12, 2001

        Received and referred to the Committee on Armed Services

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
Honoring the ultimate sacrifice made by Johnny Micheal Spann, the first 
     American killed in combat during the war against terrorism in 
 Afghanistan, and pledging continued support for members of the Armed 
                                Forces.

Whereas as part of the war against terrorism, United States military personnel 
        and agents from the Central Intelligence Agency were involved in combat 
        with Taliban forces during a prison uprising in Mazar-e Sharif, 
        Afghanistan, on Sunday, November 25, 2001;
Whereas Johnny Micheal Spann, age 32, an officer in the Central Intelligence 
        Agency, was inside the prison 


fortress interviewing Taliban prisoners when the uprising began;

Whereas Spann was killed in this rebellion and is the first American known to be 
        killed in combat in Afghanistan during this war;
Whereas Spann is the 79th employee of the Central Intelligence Agency killed in 
        the line of duty;
Whereas the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, George J. Tenet, hailed 
        Spann as an American hero and will soon memorialize him on a wall of 
        honor;
Whereas Spann, a former Captain in the Marine Corps, is survived by his wife, 
        Shannon, and 3 young children; and
Whereas the thoughts and prayers of the Congress and the Nation remain with the 
        families of Spann and all the soldiers fighting to ensure the Nation's 
        freedom and safety: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That the Congress--
            (1) honors Johnny Micheal Spann, a paramilitary officer in 
        the Central Intelligence Agency, who was the first American 
        killed in combat during the war against terrorism in 
        Afghanistan, and recognizes him for his bravery and sacrifice;
            (2) extends its deepest sympathies to the family of this 
        brave hero; and
            (3) pledges its continued support for the men and women who 
        risk their lives every day to ensure the safety of all United 
        States citizens.

            Passed the House of Representatives December 11, 2001.

            Attest:

                                                 JEFF TRANDAHL,

                                                                 Clerk.