[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1361 Introduced in House (IH)]

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118th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1361

Expressing support for the designation of July 20, 2024, as ``National 
Heroes Day'' to honor the sacrifices of everyday heroes who save lives 
                     and improve their communities.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             July 18, 2024

Mr. Crow (for himself, Ms. Pettersen, Ms. DeGette, Ms. Caraveo, and Mr. 
 Neguse) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
               Committee on Oversight and Accountability

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Expressing support for the designation of July 20, 2024, as ``National 
Heroes Day'' to honor the sacrifices of everyday heroes who save lives 
                     and improve their communities.

Whereas, 10 years ago, on July 20, 2012, in Aurora, Colorado, 12 lives were 
        taken and many more were injured, yet we saw remarkable acts of bravery 
        in the face of unspeakable violence and everyday people risked their 
        lives to save countless others;
Whereas, first inspired by the two servicemembers and two civilians whose lives 
        were taken while shielding others on July 20, 2012, in an Aurora 
        theater, we recognize July 20 as ``National Heroes Day'' to honor the 
        sacrifices of everyday heroes who save lives and improve their 
        communities;
Whereas, on July 20, 2012, 12 lives were taken, 70 were wounded, and an entire 
        community suffered emotional damage including one victim losing a 
        daughter and suffering a miscarriage when a gunman opened fire at the 
        Aurora Mall Theater;
Whereas, during this heinous act of violence, moviegoers courageously took 
        immediate action risking their own lives to protect and save the lives 
        of others;
Whereas the United States has experienced over 300 mass shootings in 2022;
Whereas the same heroic acts of bravery seen in Aurora are reflected in 
        countless other tragedies as gun violence continues in our communities;
Whereas, on May 14, 2022, 10 lives were taken, 3 were wounded, and an entire 
        community was affected and suffered emotional damage when a gunman 
        opened fire at a Buffalo, New York, supermarket in a racially motivated 
        attack;
Whereas, during this heinous act of violence, community members, including a 
        retired law enforcement agent courageously took immediate action risking 
        their own lives to protect and save the lives of others;
Whereas, on May 15, 2022, one life was taken, five were wounded, and an entire 
        community was affected and suffered emotional damage when a gunman 
        opened fire on churchgoers in Laguna Woods, California;
Whereas, during this heinous act of violence, churchgoers, including a respected 
        community member and doctor courageously took immediate action risking 
        their own lives to protect and save the lives of others;
Whereas, on May 24, 2022, the lives of 19 innocent children and 2 teachers were 
        taken, and an entire community was affected and suffered emotional 
        damage when a gunman opened fire at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas;
Whereas, during this heinous act of violence, teachers and students courageously 
        took immediate action risking their own lives to protect and save the 
        lives of others;
Whereas, on June 1, 2022, four lives were taken, others injured, and an entire 
        community was affected and suffered emotional trauma when a gunman 
        opened fire at a Tulsa, Oklahoma, medical facility;
Whereas, during this heinous act of violence, community members, including a 
        United States Army veteran, courageously took immediate action risking 
        their own lives to protect and save the lives of others;
Whereas, on July 4, 2022, 7 lives were taken, over 24 people wounded, and an 
        entire community was affected and suffered emotional trauma when a 
        gunman opened fire on a crowd at a Fourth of July parade in Highland 
        Park, Illinois;
Whereas, during this heinous act of violence, spectators and parade members 
        courageously took immediate action risking their own lives to protect 
        and save the lives of others;
Whereas, on November 20, 2022, 5 lives were taken, 17 wounded, and an entire 
        community was affected, when a gunman open fired on club goers in Club Q 
        in Colorado Springs;
Whereas, during this horrific act of violence, individuals placed the safety of 
        strangers above their own in an effort to subdue the gunman and save the 
        lives of countless others; and
Whereas there are countless other examples of heroes standing up for their 
        communities during crises every day: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes, commends, and honors the selfless 
        dedication fellow citizens displayed through heroic actions 
        across the country and uses the example of their sacrifice to 
        renew our commitment to supporting our neighbors;
            (2) calls upon the Members of the House of Representatives 
        and all people of the United States to observe a ``National 
        Heroes Day'' with appropriate and personal expressions of 
        service and reflection, which can include performing good 
        deeds, displaying the United States flag, and engaging in 
        community service or other charitable activities; and
            (3) urges all people of the United States to continue to 
        live their lives throughout the year with the same spirit of 
        courage, service, and compassion that is exhibited by these 
        everyday heroes.
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