[Congressional Bills 114th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 287 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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114th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 287

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


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            October 8, 2015

    Mr. Wyden (for himself and Mr. Merkley) submitted the following 
    resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Condemning the senseless murder and wounding of 18 individuals (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 9 individuals and wounding 9 
        other individuals;
Whereas deceased and surviving victims demonstrated acts of heroism and 
        sacrifice for the safety and sake of others;
Whereas the first responders were swift and professional in their response to 
        the initial call, which avoided 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, That the Senate--
            (1) offers condolences to the families and friends of 
        individuals who were murdered by an armed gunman on the Umpqua 
        Community College campus in Roseburg, Oregon, on October 1, 
        2015;
            (2) expresses hope for the swift and complete recovery of 
        individuals who were wounded by the gunman;
            (3) applauds the swift response and professional conduct 
        of--
                    (A) the first responders to the scene; and
                    (B) the investigating officers following the 
                neutralization of the gunman, including local, State, 
                and Federal officials and others who offered their 
                support and assistance; and
            (4) remains committed to reducing the likelihood of this 
        kind of event happening again.
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