[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.J. Res. 105 Introduced in House (IH)]

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115th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. J. RES. 105

  Condemning the deadly attack on May 26, 2017, in Portland, Oregon, 
   expressing deepest condolences to the families and friends of the 
victims, and supporting community efforts to overcome hatred, bigotry, 
                             and violence.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              June 6, 2017

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

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
  Condemning the deadly attack on May 26, 2017, in Portland, Oregon, 
   expressing deepest condolences to the families and friends of the 
victims, and supporting community efforts to overcome hatred, bigotry, 
                             and violence.

Whereas, on May 26, 2017, three brave community members--Rick Best, Taliesin 
        Myrddin Namkai-Meche, and Micah David-Cole Fletcher--were stabbed as 
        they protected two young women who were the targets of threatening anti-
        Muslim hate speech while riding on the MAX (Metropolitan Area Express) 
        Light Rail in Portland, Oregon;
Whereas Rick Best and Taliesin Myrddin Namkai-Meche lost their lives and Micah 
        David-Cole Fletcher was gravely injured;
Whereas acts of heroism and sacrifice for the safety and sake of others in the 
        face of terrorism were demonstrated by the deceased and surviving 
        victims;
Whereas the Oregonians and people across the country grieve for the families of 
        all affected by this needless tragedy; and
Whereas the people of the United States stand in solidarity against terrorism, 
        white supremacy, hate, and intolerance: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress--
            (1) condemns the deadly attack on May 26, 2017, in 
        Portland, Oregon, in which two innocent people were killed and 
        one other was injured while standing up to hate and 
        intolerance;
            (2) offers deepest condolences to the families and friends 
        of Rick Best and Taliesin Myrddin Namkai-Meche and expresses 
        its hope for the swift and complete recovery of Micah David-
        Cole Fletcher; and
            (3) supports community efforts towards healing from this 
        terrible crime and nationwide efforts to overcome hatred, 
        bigotry, and violence.
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