[Congressional Bills 112th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 833 Engrossed in House (EH)]

H. Res. 833

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                     December 17, 2012.
Whereas on December 14, 2012 a mass shooting took place at Sandy Hook Elementary 
        School in Newtown, Connecticut;
Whereas the people of the United States mourn the 26 innocent lives, including 
        those of 20 children, that have been lost at Sandy Hook Elementary 
        School in this unimaginable tragedy;
Whereas the people of the United States will always remember the victims of the 
        previous mass shootings that have occurred in the United States and 
        stand in solidarity with the survivors; and
Whereas the quick action of law enforcement officials and other first responders 
        prevented additional losses of life: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) condemns the senseless attack at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 
        Newtown, Connecticut on Friday, December 14, 2012;
            (2) offers condolences to all of the students, teachers, 
        administrators, and faculty of Sandy Hook Elementary School, as well as 
        their families, and recognizes that the healing process will be long and 
        difficult for the entire Newtown community;
            (3) honors the selfless, dedicated service of--
                    (A) the teachers, school administrators, school support 
                staff, medical professionals, and others in the Greater Newtown 
                community;
                    (B) the emergency response teams and law enforcement 
                officials who responded to the attack; and
                    (C) law enforcement officials who continue to investigate 
                the attack; and
            (4) remains committed to working together to help prevent tragedies 
        like this from ever happening again.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.