[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1320 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1320

    Expressing support for the vigilance and prompt response of the 
citizens of New York City, the New York Police Department, the New York 
 Police Department Bomb Squad, the Fire Department of New York, other 
 first responders, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, United States 
Customs and Border Protection, the United States Attorney's Office for 
the Southern District of New York, the Department of Homeland Security, 
the Department of Justice, the New York Joint Terrorism Task Force, the 
 Bridgeport Police Department, Detective Bureau, Patrol Division, and 
    other law enforcement agencies in Connecticut to the attempted 
  terrorist attack in Times Square on May 1, 2010, their exceptional 
professionalism and investigative work following the attempted attack, 
  and their consistent commitment to preparedness for and collective 
                         response to terrorism.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 4, 2010

Mr. McMahon (for himself, Mr. Himes, Mr. Hall of New York, Mr. Crowley, 
 Mr. Nadler of New York, Mr. Thompson of Mississippi, Ms. Clarke, Mr. 
 Weiner, Mr. Israel, Mrs. Lowey, Mr. Murphy of New York, Mrs. Maloney, 
Mr. Engel, Mr. Meeks of New York, Mr. Rangel, Mr. King of New York, Mr. 
Ackerman, Mr. Owens, Mr. Maffei, Mr. Bishop of New York, Mr. Tonko, Mr. 
Arcuri, Mr. Towns, Mrs. McCarthy of New York, Mr. Higgins, Mr. Serrano, 
  Ms. Slaughter, Ms. Velazquez, Mr. Hinchey, Mr. Lee of New York, Mr. 
    Sires, Mr. Kissell, and Mr. Adler of New Jersey) submitted the 
 following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland 
                                Security

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                               RESOLUTION


 
    Expressing support for the vigilance and prompt response of the 
citizens of New York City, the New York Police Department, the New York 
 Police Department Bomb Squad, the Fire Department of New York, other 
 first responders, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, United States 
Customs and Border Protection, the United States Attorney's Office for 
the Southern District of New York, the Department of Homeland Security, 
the Department of Justice, the New York Joint Terrorism Task Force, the 
 Bridgeport Police Department, Detective Bureau, Patrol Division, and 
    other law enforcement agencies in Connecticut to the attempted 
  terrorist attack in Times Square on May 1, 2010, their exceptional 
professionalism and investigative work following the attempted attack, 
  and their consistent commitment to preparedness for and collective 
                         response to terrorism.

Whereas on Saturday, May 1, 2010, an individual drove a vehicle loaded with 
        explosive materials to Times Square in New York City and attempted to 
        detonate a car bomb;
Whereas on the same day, two alert citizens, Mr. Lance Orton and Mr. Duane 
        Jackson, notified the New York Police Department about a suspicious 
        vehicle that was parked on 45th Street in Times Square;
Whereas on the same day, New York City Police Officer Wayne Rhatigan, while 
        patrolling on horse, responded to the reports of a suspicious vehicle 
        and acted swiftly with his colleagues in the New York Police Department 
        and the Fire Department of New York to thwart the detonation of the car 
        bomb;
Whereas New York City first responders safely evacuated hundreds of people from 
        Times Square and responded in a prompt and effective manner, as the 
        result of extensive terrorism preparedness efforts that are supported, 
        in part, by the Department of Homeland Security; and
Whereas in response to the Times Square incident, the Transportation Security 
        Administration has enhanced ongoing efforts to increase security on 
        various transportation modes: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) commends the actions of Mr. Lance Orton and Mr. Duane 
        Jackson for promptly alerting appropriate authorities about the 
        suspicious vehicle in Times Square on May 1, 2010;
            (2) urges all Americans to remain vigilant about potential 
        terrorist or suspicious activity within their own communities 
        and report such activity to the appropriate authorities;
            (3) recognizes the New York City Police Department, in 
        particular Police Officer Wayne Rhatigan of Mounted Unit Troop 
        B, the Fire Department of New York, the New York Police 
        Department Bomb Squad, led by Lieutenant Mark Torre and other 
        first responders, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, United 
        States Customs and Border Protection, the United States 
        Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York, the 
        Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, the 
        New York Joint Terrorism Task Force, the Bridgeport Police 
        Department, Detective Bureau, Patrol Division, and other law 
        enforcement agencies in Connecticut for their consistent 
        commitment to preparedness for and collective response to 
        terrorism;
            (4) recognizes the exceptional professionalism and 
        investigative work by the New York Police Department, the New 
        York Police Department Bomb Squad, the Fire Department of New 
        York, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, United States 
        Customs and Border Protection, the United States Attorney's 
        Office for the Southern District of New York, the Department of 
        Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, the New York 
        Joint Terrorism Task Force, the Bridgeport Police Department, 
        Detective Bureau, Patrol Division, and other law enforcement 
        agencies in Connecticut in apprehending a suspect only 48 hours 
        following the attempted bombing; and
            (5) urges all Federal agencies to continue to work with 
        State, local, and tribal partners to bolster preparedness for 
        and prevention of terrorism.
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