[Congressional Bills 113th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 734 Engrossed in House (EH)]

H. Res. 734

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                    September 18, 2014.
Whereas James Foley and Steven Sotloff were highly respected journalists whose 
        integrity and dedication were a credit to their profession;
Whereas James Foley and Steven Sotloff embodied the spirit of our Nation's First 
        Amendment liberties, including the freedom of the press;
Whereas James Foley and Steven Sotloff made significant contributions to our 
        Nation through their courageous reporting of events in Libya, Syria, and 
        elsewhere; and
Whereas the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) is a terrorist 
        organization responsible for committing barbaric acts against United 
        States citizens, religious and ethnic minorities, and those who do not 
        subscribe to ISIL's depraved, violent, and oppressive ideology: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) strongly condemns the terrorist acts of ISIL, including the 
        barbaric and deplorable murders of James Foley and Steven Sotloff;
            (2) salutes James Foley and Steven Sotloff for their unwavering and 
        courageous pursuit of journalistic excellence under the most difficult 
        and dangerous of conditions;
            (3) mourns the deaths of James Foley and Steven Sotloff; and
            (4) offers condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of 
        James Foley and Steven Sotloff.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.