[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 180 (Wednesday, December 18, 2013)]
[Senate]
[Page S8981]
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SENATE RESOLUTION 324--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE WITH RESPECT 
TO THE TRAGIC SHOOTING AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ON NOVEMBER 
  1, 2013, OF EMPLOYEES OF THE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

  Mr. ROCKEFELLER (for himself, Mrs. Boxer, and Mrs. Feinstein) 
submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 324

       Whereas on November 1, 2013, a gunman entered Terminal 3 of 
     the Los Angeles International Airport and opened fire at a 
     security checkpoint, targeting the Transportation Security 
     Officers who are charged with protecting our aviation system 
     and the people of the United States;
       Whereas Gerardo Hernandez, a 39-year-old resident of Porter 
     Ranch, California, a beloved husband and father of two, lost 
     his life in the shooting and tragically became the first 
     Transportation Security Officer to be killed in the 
     performance of his duties;
       Whereas James Speer and Tony Grigsby, dedicated 
     Transportation Security Officers and colleagues of the 
     deceased officer, were wounded in the attack;
       Whereas a member of the traveling public, Brian Ludmer, a 
     29-year-old high school teacher from Lake Forest, Illinois, 
     was also injured; and
       Whereas Transportation Security Officers, law enforcement 
     personnel, first responders, and medical professionals acted 
     courageously to subdue the gunman, secure the airport, help 
     move passengers out of harm's way, and treat victims of the 
     attack:
       Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) strongly condemns the senseless and appalling act of 
     violence carried out at Los Angeles International Airport on 
     November 1, 2013;
       (2) offers its deepest condolences to the family, friends, 
     and loved ones of Gerardo Hernandez;
       (3) honors the dedicated public service of Gerardo 
     Hernandez, James Speer, and Tony Grigsby;
       (4) sends its hope for a quick recovery to the other 
     victims of the horrific attack; and
       (5) remains committed to preventing similar tragedies from 
     happening again.

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