[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 847 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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117th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 847

Recognizing the 1-year anniversary of the tragic attack at the Waukesha 
 Christmas Parade on November 21, 2021, and honoring the 6 individuals 
        who lost their lives and the 62 others who were injured.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           November 17, 2022

   Ms. Baldwin (for herself and Mr. Johnson) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Recognizing the 1-year anniversary of the tragic attack at the Waukesha 
 Christmas Parade on November 21, 2021, and honoring the 6 individuals 
        who lost their lives and the 62 others who were injured.

Whereas, on November 21, 2021, the City of Waukesha, Wisconsin, and the City of 
        Waukesha Chamber of Commerce held the 58th annual Waukesha Christmas 
        Parade, which has for more than 50 years brought residents of Wisconsin 
        together to celebrate the holiday season with family, friends, and 
        neighbors;
Whereas attendees and participants of the parade included hundreds of children, 
        families, and valued community institutions such as local law 
        enforcement, public safety professionals, school groups, business 
        leaders, and dance troupes, including the beloved ``Dancing Grannies'';
Whereas, on the day of the parade, a perpetrator committed a senseless attack, 
        driving through the parade barricades and ramming into the crowd of 
        attendees and parade participants;
Whereas police officers bravely attempted to intervene to stop the ongoing 
        attack;
Whereas the perpetrator caused the death of 6 individuals and the injury of 62 
        other individuals, including 17 children;
Whereas local hospitals and health professionals cared for many of the injured, 
        several of whom continue to suffer long term effects from their 
        injuries;
Whereas countless individuals were injured by the immeasurable and lasting 
        trauma of witnessing the attack;
Whereas, on October 26, 2022, a jury of 12 Wisconsinites found the accused 
        perpetrator guilty on 76 counts, including 6 counts of first-degree 
        intentional homicide;
Whereas the Waukesha community continues to contend with the aftermath of the 
        tragic attack and will do so for years to come;
Whereas members of the Waukesha community will be stronger for having supported 
        one another during and in the aftermath of the attack; and
Whereas, despite such tragedy, the City of Waukesha and Waukesha Chamber of 
        Commerce will continue the tradition of hosting the Waukesha Christmas 
        Parade, which has brought joy to the community for more than half a 
        century: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) recognizes the 1-year anniversary of the tragic attack 
        at the Waukesha Christmas Parade on November 21, 2021, and 
        condemns the attack in the strongest possible terms;
            (2) honors the memories of Tamara Durand, Wilhelm Hospel, 
        Jane Kulich, Leanna Owen, Virginia Sorenson, and Jackson 
        Sparks;
            (3) recognizes the strength of the City of Waukesha, 
        Wisconsin, and the resilience of the community in response to 
        the attack;
            (4) applauds the bravery of the first responders and 
        medical professionals who responded to the attack and cared for 
        the injured; and
            (5) offers heartfelt condolences to the families, friends, 
        and neighbors who lost loved ones in the attack.
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