[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 113 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 113

Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the murder of United States 
Air Force Reserve Major Karl D. Hoerig and the need for prompt justice 
                 in State of Ohio v. Claudia C. Hoerig.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 28, 2009

Mr. Ryan of Ohio (for himself and Mr. Boccieri) submitted the following 
 concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign 
                                Affairs

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the murder of United States 
Air Force Reserve Major Karl D. Hoerig and the need for prompt justice 
                 in State of Ohio v. Claudia C. Hoerig.

Whereas United States Air Force Reserve Major Karl D. Hoerig of Newton Falls, 
        Ohio, was a United States citizen and soldier who admirably served his 
        country for over 25 years and flew over 200 combat missions;
Whereas Claudia C. Hoerig, Karl D. Hoerig's wife, allegedly purchased a .357 
        five-shot revolver, practiced shooting the weapon, and then maliciously 
        shot Karl D. Hoerig three times which led to his death on March 12, 
        2007;
Whereas the State of Ohio has charged Claudia C. Hoerig with aggravated murder 
        in the case of State of Ohio v. Claudia C. Hoerig;
Whereas Claudia C. Hoerig, a citizen of both Brazil and the United States, fled 
        to Brazil to seek sanctuary and avoid justice;
Whereas despite the Treaty of Extradition between the United States and Brazil 
        (December 17, 1964), the latter's constitution forbids extradition of 
        its nationals and, therefore, legally protects Claudia C. Hoerig from 
        extradition to the United States;
Whereas if Brazilian criminals were to seek sanctuary in the United States, they 
        would be extradited to Brazil as a matter of justice;
Whereas the United States and Brazil should recognize and uphold an extradition 
        treaty of equal reciprocity which allows each country to seek justice;
Whereas State of Ohio v. Claudia C. Hoerig is considered to be a strong case, 
        the charge of aggravated murder is internationally recognized and the 
        punishment, which is not capital punishment, is internationally 
        respected; and
Whereas Members of Congress have sought assistance from the Department of State, 
        the Department of Justice, and numerous Brazilian officials: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That it is the sense of Congress that--
            (1) the alleged aggravated murder of United States Air 
        Force Reserve Major Karl D. Hoerig is deserving of justice;
            (2) the United States seeks the extradition of Claudia C. 
        Hoerig and the full cooperation of Brazil;
            (3) Major Karl D. Hoerig's family and friends deserve 
        closure regarding the murder of their loved one; and
            (4) justice in the case of State of Ohio v. Claudia C. 
        Hoerig is important to maintain the traditionally close 
        cooperation and trust between the United States and Brazil, as 
        evidenced by the fact that the United States is Brazil's number 
        one trading partner and a major contributor of foreign aid.
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