[Congressional Bills 112th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 240 Introduced in House (IH)]

112th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 240

Commending President Barack Obama and the men and women of the military 
 and intelligence agencies (JSOC) for the successful completion of the 
          operation that led to the death of Osama bin Laden.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 3, 2011

Ms. Jackson Lee of Texas (for herself, Mr. Kingston, Mr. Ruppersberger, 
 Mr. Dicks, Ms. Kaptur, Mr. Lipinski, Mr. Reyes, Mr. Jones, Mr. Lance, 
Mr. Wilson of South Carolina, Mr. Loebsack, Mr. West, Mrs. Maloney, Mr. 
 Tierney, Mr. McCaul, Mr. Cuellar, Mr. Cummings, Mr. Hoyer, Mr. Cohen, 
 Mr. Serrano, Ms. Velazquez, Mr. Gonzalez, Mr. Boswell, Mr. Hinojosa, 
Mr. Lewis of Georgia, Mr. Bishop of Georgia, Mr. Larson of Connecticut, 
 Ms. Richardson, Ms. Bass of California, Mr. Smith of Washington, Mr. 
 Shuler, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Boren, Mr. Barrow, Mrs. Schmidt, Mr. Matheson, 
Mr. Smith of Nebraska, Mr. Chandler, Mr. Ross of Arkansas, Mr. Rangel, 
and Ms. Berkley) submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
   to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Select 
Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select) and Homeland Security, for 
a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for 
consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the 
                          committee concerned

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Commending President Barack Obama and the men and women of the military 
 and intelligence agencies (JSOC) for the successful completion of the 
          operation that led to the death of Osama bin Laden.

Whereas the President's leadership, resolve, and perseverance led to the killing 
        of Osama bin Laden, the man and symbol of evil behind the September 11 
        terrorists attacks;
Whereas the death of Osama bin Laden has been a crowning moment in our Nation's 
        war against terrorism and has sent a clear and significant message to 
        terrorists around the world that the United States will not cease in our 
        pursuit of justice for those terrorists who seek to do harm to this 
        Nation and its citizens;
Whereas following the death of Osama bin Laden, the family and friends who lost 
        loved ones in the terrorist attacks on September 11 are able to achieve 
        a greater sense of comfort and closure;
Whereas after months of meetings with the National Security Council and 
        intelligence officials, led by President Obama who directed intelligence 
        officials to zero in on Osama bin Laden's whereabouts, intelligence 
        officials devised and carried out a clandestine operation which had 
        frequently been rehearsed in an effort to minimize casualties, both 
        civilian and military;
Whereas as Commander-in-Chief, President Obama gave the final authorization to 
        commence the operation to capture or kill the most wanted terrorist in a 
        manner that would provide proof that the right man was captured or 
        killed;
Whereas the highly trained and brave members of the Navy Seal Team and 
        intelligence officials that entered the compound did so under the 
        highest levels of patriotism and service to the United States of 
        America, and they were successfully able to identify and kill Osama bin 
        Laden with no military losses and minimal civilian casualties;
Whereas upon hearing the news of Osama bin Laden's death, there was an 
        incredible outpouring of unity and defiance of the terrorists who still 
        seek to destroy our free way of life, and there was an impressive show 
        of unity amongst lawmakers regardless of party affiliation; and
Whereas President Bill Clinton led the Nation during the terrorists' attacks on 
        the USS Cole, United States embassies, and the first attack on the World 
        Trade Center and President George W. Bush led the Nation during the 
        September 11 terrorist attacks, and both leaders pledged to defend 
        freedom and seek justice for the horrendous attacks on the United States 
        of America, and President Obama had the strength and wherewithal to see 
        that pledge through to fulfillment: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) congratulates President Obama on his successful 
        policies in the war on terror and in homeland security; and
            (2) congratulates the Navy Seals and all of the men and 
        women of the armed forces and intelligence agencies that 
        contributed to the successful implementation of the mission 
        that led to the death of Osama bin Laden.
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