[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 19 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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115th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 19

Denouncing the deadly attack at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International 
  Airport, honoring the lives of the victims, offering condolences to 
  their families, friends, and all those affected, and commending the 
    efforts of law enforcement and emergency response personnel in 
                      responding to the incident.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            January 23, 2017

   Mr. Rubio (for himself, Mr. Nelson, and Mrs. Ernst) submitted the 
        following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Denouncing the deadly attack at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International 
  Airport, honoring the lives of the victims, offering condolences to 
  their families, friends, and all those affected, and commending the 
    efforts of law enforcement and emergency response personnel in 
                      responding to the incident.

Whereas the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport ranks 21st in the 
        United States in total passenger traffic, with over 73,000 travelers 
        passing through each day on 1 of the over 650 commercial flights that 
        embark and arrive at the airport each day;
Whereas, on Friday, January 6, 2017, around 1:00 p.m., an individual in the 
        baggage claim area of Terminal 2 at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood 
        International Airport shot more than 10 people, wounding several and 
        killing 5;
Whereas the people of the United States grieve for the families of all those 
        affected by this tragedy;
Whereas the people of the United States honor the memories of the 5 individuals 
        who tragically lost their lives; and
Whereas constant efforts by law enforcement agencies, civilians, and communities 
        are needed to help thwart future attacks: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) condemns the deadly attack at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood 
        International Airport on January 6, 2017, where 5 innocent 
        people were killed and many others were injured;
            (2) honors the lives and memories of the victims killed in 
        the attack and offers sincere condolences to their families and 
        friends;
            (3) desires that those injured in the attack make a full 
        recovery; and
            (4) commends the efforts of law enforcement and emergency 
        response personnel who selflessly acted to secure the scene and 
        assist those in need.
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