[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 471 Engrossed in House (EH)]

H. Res. 471

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                          June 3, 2009.
Whereas on Monday, May 11, 2009, the Nation experienced a tragedy when a soldier 
        at the combat stress clinic at Camp Liberty, Iraq, reportedly killed 
        five innocent American servicemen, and wounded three others;
Whereas the shooting resulted in the tragic loss of Navy Commander Charles K. 
        Springle, Army Major Matthew P. Houseal, Army Sergeant Christian E. 
        Bueno-Galdos, Army Specialist Jacob D. Barton, and Army Specialist 
        Michael E. Yates;
Whereas the lives of the victims were taken while they were bravely and 
        honorably serving the United States on the front lines in Iraq;
Whereas the combat stress clinic at Camp Liberty, Iraq, and similar clinics in 
        theater and at home provide essential mental health services to the 
        Nation's servicemen and women;
Whereas the Nation's protracted military engagements in Iraq and Afghanistan 
        call for increased attention to the mental health challenges faced by 
        the courageous members of the Armed Forces; and
Whereas honoring the Nation's commitment to those who serve the Nation and their 
        families means offering these heroic soldiers not only first class 
        medical care for physical injuries, but also first class mental health 
        services: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) expresses its heartfelt condolences to the families and friends 
        of the victims of the May 11, 2009, shooting at the combat stress clinic 
        at Camp Liberty, Iraq;
            (2) conveys its ongoing deep gratitude to the brave members of the 
        Armed Forces who risk their lives in service of protecting the Nation;
            (3) recognizes the important work of the medical professionals and 
        staff members, who provide essential mental health services to our 
        servicemen and women, at Combat Stress Control Center in Camp Liberty, 
        Iraq, and other clinics in theater and at home; and
            (4) commits to focus on the mental, in addition to the physical, 
        well being of the Nation's military servicemen and women, and veterans, 
        and to support the policies, resources, and funding necessary to 
        successfully combat the mental and physical healthcare challenges that 
        they may confront.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.