III 110th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 393 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 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

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.