[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S.J. Res. 45 Referred in House (RFH)]

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115th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. J. RES. 45


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             June 12, 2017

      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 efforts to overcome hatred, bigotry, and 
                               violence.

Whereas, on May 26, 2017, 3 brave community members--Rick Best, Taliesin Myrddin 
        Namkai-Meche, and Micah David-Cole Fletcher--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 and Micah 
        David-Cole Fletcher was gravely injured as a result of the attack;
Whereas acts of heroism and sacrifice for the safety and sake of others in the 
        face of acts of domestic 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) expresses hope for the swift and complete recovery of 
        Micah David-Cole Fletcher;
            (4) supports community efforts to heal from this terrible 
        crime; and
            (5) supports nationwide efforts to overcome hatred, 
        bigotry, and violence.

            Passed the Senate June 8, 2017.

            Attest:

                                                JULIE E. ADAMS,

                                                             Secretary.