[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S.J. Res. 44 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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115th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. J. RES. 44

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


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                              June 6, 2017

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

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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 efforts to overcome hatred, bigotry, and 
                               violence.

Whereas, on May 26, 2017, 2 brave community members--Rick Best and Taliesin 
        Myrddin Namkai-Meche--were stabbed as they protected 2 young women who 
        were the targets of threatening anti-Muslim hate speech while riding on 
        the Metropolitan Area Express Light Rail (commonly known as the ``MAX'') 
        in Portland, Oregon;
Whereas Rick Best and Taliesin Myrddin Namkai-Meche lost their lives as a result 
        of the attack;
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 Oregonians and people across the United States grieve for the families 
        of all people 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 2 innocent people were killed and 1 
        other person 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;
            (3) supports community efforts to heal from this terrible 
        crime; and
            (4) supports nationwide efforts to overcome hatred, 
        bigotry, and violence.
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