[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
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[S. Res. 393 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 393

   Expressing the condolences of the Senate to those affected by the 
    tragic events of December 5, 2007, at Westroads Mall in Omaha, 
                               Nebraska.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            December 6, 2007

   Mr. Nelson of Nebraska (for himself and Mr. Hagel) submitted the 
        following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Expressing the condolences of the Senate to those affected by the 
    tragic events of December 5, 2007, at Westroads Mall in Omaha, 
                               Nebraska.

Whereas, on Wednesday, December 5, 2007, the worst mass slaying in Nebraska 
        history occurred at Westroads Mall in Omaha;
Whereas lives were tragically lost, and others were wounded;
Whereas the brave men and women of the Omaha Police Department, Fire Department, 
        and other emergency responders acted valiantly to save lives;
Whereas the people of Omaha have embraced those affected and will continue to 
        offer support to their neighbors who have suffered from this tragedy; 
        and
Whereas the community of Omaha will endure the aftereffects of this tragedy to 
        emerge stronger than it was before: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) expresses its heartfelt condolences to the friends and 
        families of those who lost their lives in the tragic shooting 
        on December 5, 2007, at Westroads Mall in Omaha, Nebraska: Gary 
        Sharf of Lincoln, Nebraska, John McDonald of Council Bluffs, 
        Iowa, and Angie Schuster, Maggie Webb, Janet Jorgensen, Diane 
        Trent, Gary Joy, and Beverly Flynn, all of Omaha;
            (2) shares its prayers and best wishes for recovery to 
        those who were wounded;
            (3) extends its thanks to the first responders, police, and 
        medical personnel who responded so quickly and decisively to 
        provide aid and comfort to the victims; and
            (4) stands with the people of Omaha as they begin the 
        healing process in the aftermath of this terrible attack.
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