[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 166 (Monday, October 21, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Page S5926]
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SENATE RESOLUTION 367--CONDEMNING THE HORRIFIC ATTACK IN DAYTON, OHIO, 
   AND EXPRESSING SUPPORT AND PRAYERS FOR ALL THOSE IMPACTED BY THAT 
                                TRAGEDY

  Mr. PORTMAN (for himself and Mr. Brown) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary:

                              S. Res. 367

       Whereas, on August 4, 2019, a mass shooting took place in 
     Dayton, Ohio;
       Whereas the people of the United States mourn the 9 
     innocent lives lost in that unthinkable tragedy: Megan Betts, 
     Monica Brickhouse, Nicholas Cumer, Derrick Fudge, Thomas 
     McNichols, Lois Oglesby, Saeed Saleh, Logan Turner, and 
     Beatrice Warren-Curtis;
       Whereas the people of the United States express gratitude 
     for the heroic actions of the men and women of the Dayton 
     Police Department who courageously responded to the shooting 
     and saved countless lives;
       Whereas the people of the United States express 
     appreciation and gratitude for the first responders who 
     responded quickly to the shooting and the professionals and 
     volunteers who cared for the injured;
       Whereas the people of the United States continue to pray 
     for the individuals who were wounded in the attack and 
     continue to recover;
       Whereas the people of the United States commit to 
     supporting communities and local businesses that have been 
     devastated by gun violence to help the communities and 
     businesses recover and rebuild;
       Whereas the entire Dayton community united in support of 
     the victims and their families; and
       Whereas the shooting in Dayton, Ohio, occurred 
     approximately 13 hours after a mass shooting in El Paso, 
     Texas, and the people of the United States mourn the 22 
     innocent lives lost in that tragedy: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) condemns the senseless attack that took place in 
     Dayton, Ohio, on Sunday, August 4, 2019;
       (2) honors the memory of the victims who were killed;
       (3) expresses hope for a full and speedy recovery and 
     pledges continued support for the individuals injured in the 
     attack;
       (4) offers heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to 
     the Dayton community and the families, friends, and loved 
     ones affected by the tragedy;
       (5) commits to seeking solutions to reduce gun violence, 
     mass shootings, and acts of domestic terrorism in the United 
     States; and
       (6) honors the selfless and dedicated service of--
       (A) the medical professionals and other individuals who 
     cared for the victims in the community of Montgomery County, 
     Ohio;
       (B) the emergency response teams and law enforcement 
     officials who responded to the call of duty; and
       (C) the law enforcement officials who continue to 
     investigate the attack.

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