[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 355 Introduced in House (IH)]

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115th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 355

Condemning in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks in Manchester, 
United Kingdom, on May 22, 2017, expressing heartfelt condolences, and 
reaffirming unwavering support for the special relationship between our 
           peoples and nations in the wake of these attacks.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 24, 2017

 Mr. Meeks (for himself, Mr. Cook, Mr. Engel, Mr. Royce of California, 
Mr. Cicilline, Mr. Keating, Mr. Deutch, Mr. Connolly, Mrs. Wagner, Mr. 
Rohrabacher, Mr. Poe of Texas, Mr. Sherman, Mr. Meadows, Mr. Dent, and 
 Mr. Goodlatte) submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
                  to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Condemning in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks in Manchester, 
United Kingdom, on May 22, 2017, expressing heartfelt condolences, and 
reaffirming unwavering support for the special relationship between our 
           peoples and nations in the wake of these attacks.

Whereas, on May 22, 2017, a terrorist triggered improvised explosive devices at 
        the Manchester Arena following the conclusion of a concert by American 
        recording artist Ariana Grande;
Whereas the blasts took the lives of at least 22 people, and seriously injured 
        59, many of whom were children;
Whereas British officials are continuing to investigate the bombing to determine 
        whether it was perpetrated by a lone individual or by a terrorist 
        network;
Whereas, on May 23, 2017, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) claimed 
        responsibility for the attacks and threatened further attacks;
Whereas the horrific attack at the Manchester Arena is the latest in a series of 
        deadly assaults by ISIS in Europe in recent years;
Whereas British first responders reacted swiftly and heroically, taking 
        immediate measures to secure the area and care for the wounded in ways 
        that prevented further loss of life;
Whereas Prime Minister Theresa May stated on May 23, 2017, that ``all acts of 
        terrorism are cowardly attacks on innocent people but this attack stands 
        out for its appalling, sickening cowardice, deliberately targeting 
        innocent, defenseless children and young people'' and paid tribute to 
        ``the spirit of Manchester and the spirit of Britain, a spirit that 
        through years of conflict and terrorism has never been broken and will 
        never be broken.'';
Whereas President Donald Trump condemned those who perpetrated the attack and 
        offered any and all assistance to the United Kingdom as it investigates 
        the attack and works to bring the terrorists to justice; and
Whereas the United Kingdom has been a steadfast ally to the United States: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) condemns the recent terrorist attacks in Manchester, 
        United Kingdom, on May 22, 2017, that resulted in the tragic 
        loss of 22 innocent lives and extends its deepest sympathies to 
        all those affected by this tragedy;
            (2) reaffirms the American commitment to the special 
        relationship with the United Kingdom, and supports the efforts 
        of the British Government to bring all those involved with this 
        heinous attack to justice;
            (3) appreciates the significant efforts by the United 
        Kingdom to combat terrorism;
            (4) recognizes the persistent and growing threat posed by 
        Islamist terrorist groups worldwide, and reaffirms the 
        commitment of the United States to the multilateral, global 
        fight against such violent extremists; and
            (5) remains committed to the defense of universal 
        democratic values.
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