[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 12 (Monday, January 23, 2017)]
[Senate]
[Page S404]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 SENATE RESOLUTION 19--DENOUNCING THE DEADLY ATTACK AT FORT LAUDERDALE-
  HOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, HONORING THE LIVES OF THE VICTIMS, 
    OFFERING CONDOLENCES TO THEIR FAMILIES, FRIENDS, AND ALL THOSE 
 AFFECTED, AND COMMENDING THE EFFORTS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AND EMERGENCY 
            RESPONSE PERSONNEL IN RESPONDING TO THE INCIDENT

  Mr. RUBIO (for himself, Mr. Nelson, and Mrs. Ernst) submitted the 
following resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                               S. Res. 19

       Whereas the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport 
     ranks 21st in the United States in total passenger traffic, 
     with over 73,000 travelers passing through each day on 1 of 
     the over 650 commercial flights that embark and arrive at the 
     airport each day;
       Whereas, on Friday, January 6, 2017, around 1:00 p.m., an 
     individual in the baggage claim area of Terminal 2 at Fort 
     Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport shot more than 10 
     people, wounding several and killing 5;
       Whereas the people of the United States grieve for the 
     families of all those affected by this tragedy;
       Whereas the people of the United States honor the memories 
     of the 5 individuals who tragically lost their lives; and
       Whereas constant efforts by law enforcement agencies, 
     civilians, and communities are needed to help thwart future 
     attacks: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) condemns the deadly attack at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood 
     International Airport on January 6, 2017, where 5 innocent 
     people were killed and many others were injured;
       (2) honors the lives and memories of the victims killed in 
     the attack and offers sincere condolences to their families 
     and friends;
       (3) desires that those injured in the attack make a full 
     recovery; and
       (4) commends the efforts of law enforcement and emergency 
     response personnel who selflessly acted to secure the scene 
     and assist those in need.

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