[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 136 (Friday, October 4, 2013)]
[Senate]
[Page S7211]
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                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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SENATE RESOLUTION 265--EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE INDIVIDUALS IMPACTED 
BY THE SENSELESS ATTACK AT THE WASHINGTON NAVY YARD, AND COMMENDING AND 
   THANKING MEMBERS OF THE MILITARY, LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, FIRST 
  RESPONDERS, AND CIVIL SERVANTS FOR THEIR COURAGE AND PROFESSIONALISM

           Mr. Carper (for himself, Mr. Coburn, Mr. Levin, Mr. 
             Inhofe Mr. Reid of Nevada, Mr. McConnell, Mr. 
             Alexander, Ms. Ayotte, Ms. Baldwin, Mr. Barrasso, Mr. 
             Baucus, Mr. Begich, Mr. Bennet, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. 
             Blunt, Mr. Boozman, Mrs. Boxer, Mr. Brown, Mr. Burr, 
             Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Cardin, Mr. Casey, Mr. Chambliss, 
             Mr. Chiesa, Mr Coats, Mr. Cochran, Ms. Collins, Mr. 
             Coons, Mr. Corker, Mr. Cornyn, Mr. Crapo, Mr. Cruz, 
             Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Enzi, Mrs. Feinstein, 
             Mrs. Fischer, Mr. Flake, Mr. Franken, Mrs. 
             Gillibrand, Mr. Graham, Mr. Grassley, Mrs. Hagan, Mr. 
             Harkin, Mr. Hatch, Mr. Heinrich, Ms. Heitkamp, Mr. 
             Heller, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Hoeven, Mr. Isakson, Mr. 
             Johanns, Mr. Johnson of Wisconsin, Mr. Johnson of 
             South Dakota, Mr. Kaine, Mr. King, Mr. Kirk, Ms. 
             Klobuchar, Ms. Landrieu, Mr. Leahy, Mr. Lee, Mr. 
             Manchin, Mr. Markey, Mr. McCain, Mrs. McCaskill, Mr. 
             Menendez, Mr. Merkley, Ms. Mikulski, Mr. Moran, Ms. 
             Murkowski, Mr. Murphy, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Nelson, Mr. 
             Paul, Mr. Portman, Mr. Pryor, Mr. Reed of Rhode 
             Island, Mr. Risch, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Rockefeller, Mr. 
             Rubio, Mr. Sanders, Mr. Schatz, Mr. Schumer, Mr. 
             Scott, Mr. Sessinos, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. Shelby, Ms. 
             Stabenow, Mr. Tester, Mr. Thune, Mr. Toomey, Mr. 
             Udall of Colorado, Mr. Udall of New Mexico, Mr. 
             Vitter, Mr. Warner, Ms. Warren, Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. 
             Wicker, and Mr. Wyden) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 265

       Whereas, on September 16, 2013, a tragic mass shooting took 
     place at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, D.C.;
       Whereas the people of the United States mourn the loss of 
     the 12 innocent victims who were killed as a result of the 
     mass shooting;
       Whereas the Washington Navy Yard serves as headquarters of 
     Naval District Washington and is the workplace of 18,000 
     military, civilian, and contractor personnel who serve the 
     United States; and
       Whereas military officials, law enforcement officers, and 
     other first responders reacted swiftly and courageously to 
     prevent additional loss of life: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) offers its heartfelt condolences to the families, 
     friends, and loved ones of the innocent victims killed or 
     wounded during the horrific violence that took place at the 
     Washington Navy Yard on September 16, 2013;
       (2) offers support and hope for all the individuals who 
     were wounded and discomforted by the mass shooting at the 
     Washington Navy Yard;
       (3) recognizes the difficult healing and recovery process 
     that lies ahead for communities affected by the mass shooting 
     at the Washington Navy Yard;
       (4) honors the courageous and professional service of --
       (A) the uniformed men and women of the Navy and other 
     members of the United States Armed Forces;
       (B) all civilian employees who provide support for the 
     United States Armed Forces; and
       (C) the law enforcement personnel, emergency responders, 
     and medical professionals who responded to and assisted 
     victims of the mass shooting at the Washington Navy Yard;
       (5) thanks those individuals for their selfless and 
     dedicated service; and
       (6) remains committed to preventing the occurrence of 
     tragedies similar to the mass shooting at the Washington Navy 
     Yard.

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