[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 127 (Monday, July 20, 2020)]
[House]
[Pages H3098-H3099]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          NATIONAL HEROES DAY

  (Mr. PERLMUTTER asked and was given permission to address the House

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for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today, with you, to honor the 
heroes from the Aurora theater shooting in Colorado on July 20, 2012, 
and the everyday heroes who make sacrifices for their community, 
including those we have seen emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic.
  Eight years ago today, 12 lives were taken, 70 were wounded, and 
hundreds more suffered emotional trauma. Yet, even in this tragedy, we 
saw incredible heroism that night--those who carried people to safety 
and cared for the gravely wounded.
  We saw those who sacrificed themselves by shielding others, such as: 
Jonathan Blunk, John Larimer, Matt McQuinn, and Alex Teves. It is these 
four men who inspired you, Mr. Speaker, and me to introduce H. Res. 
1051, to designate July 20 as National Heroes Day.
  Today, we mourn   John Lewis, another real national hero. During 
these trying times, everyday heroes have been particularly visible 
during the coronavirus pandemic where we have seen tremendous acts of 
selflessness and bravery.
  Join me in saying thank you to the hero in your life, and let us 
exhibit their courage and service today and throughout the year.

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