[Congressional Bills 114th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 85 Introduced in House (IH)]

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114th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 85

   Condemning the senseless murder and wounding of 18 people, sons, 
  daughters, fathers, mothers, uncles, aunts, cousins, students, and 
           teachers, in Roseburg, Oregon on October 1, 2015.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            October 8, 2015

Mr. DeFazio (for himself, Mr. Walden, Mr. Blumenauer, Mr. Schrader, and 
Ms. Bonamici) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
      referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
   Condemning the senseless murder and wounding of 18 people, sons, 
  daughters, fathers, mothers, uncles, aunts, cousins, students, and 
           teachers, in Roseburg, Oregon on October 1, 2015.

Whereas, on October 1, 2015, an armed gunman opened fire on the Umpqua Community 
        College campus in Roseburg, Oregon, killing nine and wounding nine 
        others;
Whereas acts of heroism and sacrifice for the safety and sake of others were 
        demonstrated by deceased and surviving victims;
Whereas the first responders were swift and professional in their response to 
        the initial call, thereby avoiding even more bloodshed; and
Whereas local, State, and Federal law enforcement, firefighter, and medical 
        service professionals performed their duties with utmost skill and 
        coordination; Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That Congress--
            (1) offers condolences to the families and friends of those 
        who were murdered and expresses its hope for the swift and 
        complete recovery of those who were wounded;
            (2) applauds the swift response and professional conduct of 
        the first responders to the scene, and the investigating 
        officers following, including local, State, and Federal 
        officials and others who offered their support and assistance; 
        and
            (3) remains committed to reducing the likelihood of this 
        kind of event happening again.
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