[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 165 (Friday, November 6, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Page S11257]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           REGARDING THE TRAGIC SHOOTING AT FORT HOOD, TEXAS

  Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate 
now proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 344, which was submitted 
earlier today.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title.
  The legislative clerk read as follows:

       A resolution (S. Res. 344) expressing the sense of the 
     Senate regarding the tragic shooting at Fort Hood, Texas on 
     November 5, 2009.

  There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the 
resolution.
  Mr. DORGAN. I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, 
the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be laid upon 
the table.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The resolution (S. Res. 344) was agreed to.
  The preamble was agreed to.
  The resolution, with its preamble, reads as follows:

                              S. Res. 344

       Whereas Fort Hood, Texas, the largest military installation 
     in the world, is home to numerous distinguished units of the 
     Armed Forces of the United States, including the Third Corps, 
     the First Calvary Division, the Third Armored Calvary 
     Regiment, and others;
       Whereas Fort Hood has long been a source of pride for the 
     State of Texas and for all the people of the United States 
     who value the selfless service and sacrifice or our men and 
     women in uniform;
       Whereas the soldiers, family members, and civilian 
     employees who live and serve at Fort Hood play a critical 
     role in the defense of our Nation;
       Whereas the soldiers of Fort Hood have served with honor 
     and distinction in the Global War on Terror, frequently on 
     the front lines in the combat theaters of Iraq and 
     Afghanistan; and
       Whereas the Fort Hood community experienced a monumental 
     tragedy on November 5, 2009, when a gunman opened fire on 
     large groups of soldiers on the installation: Now, therefore, 
     be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) offers its deepest and most sincere condolences to the 
     families, friends, and loved ones of the innocent victims 
     killed or wounded in the senseless violence that occurred on 
     November 5, 2009;
       (2) offers support and hope for a full recovery for those 
     who have been wounded.
       (3) honors the heroic service, actions, and sacrifices of 
     law enforcement personnel, first responders, soldiers present 
     on the scene, medical personnel, and countless others who 
     aided the innocent victims of this attack; and
       (4) shares in the pain and grief felt by the people of the 
     United States in the aftermath of this tragic event.

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