[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 98 (Thursday, June 8, 2017)]
[Senate]
[Page S3365]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

      By Mr. WYDEN (for himself and Mr. Merkley):
  S.J. Res. 45. A joint resolution condemning the deadly attack on May 
26, 2017, in Portland, Oregon, expressing deepest condolences to the 
families and friends of the victims, and supporting efforts to overcome 
hatred, bigotry, and violence; considered and passed.

                              S.J. Res. 45

       Whereas, on May 26, 2017, 3 brave community members--Rick 
     Best, Taliesin Myrddin Namkai-Meche, and Micah David-Cole 
     Fletcher--were stabbed as they protected 2 young women who 
     were the targets of threatening anti-Muslim hate speech while 
     riding on the Metropolitan Area Express Light Rail (commonly 
     known as the ``MAX'') in Portland, Oregon;
       Whereas Rick Best and Taliesin Myrddin Namkai-Meche lost 
     their lives and Micah David-Cole Fletcher was gravely injured 
     as a result of the attack;
       Whereas acts of heroism and sacrifice for the safety and 
     sake of others in the face of acts of domestic terrorism were 
     demonstrated by the deceased and surviving victims;
       Whereas Oregonians and people across the United States 
     grieve for the families of all people affected by this 
     needless tragedy; and
       Whereas the people of the United States stand in solidarity 
     against terrorism, white supremacy, hate, and intolerance: 
     Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
     United States of America in Congress assembled, That 
     Congress--
       (1) condemns the deadly attack on May 26, 2017, in 
     Portland, Oregon, in which 2 innocent people were killed and 
     1 other person was injured while standing up to hate and 
     intolerance;
       (2) offers deepest condolences to the families and friends 
     of Rick Best and Taliesin Myrddin Namkai-Meche;
       (3) expresses hope for the swift and complete recovery of 
     Micah David-Cole Fletcher;
       (4) supports community efforts to heal from this terrible 
     crime; and
       (5) supports nationwide efforts to overcome hatred, 
     bigotry, and violence.

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