[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 74 (Thursday, April 29, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Page S2370]
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SENATE RESOLUTION 203--CONDEMNING THE HORRIFIC ATTACK IN INDIANAPOLIS, 
INDIANA, ON APRIL 15, 2021, AND EXPRESSING SUPPORT AND PRAYERS FOR ALL 
                   OF THOSE IMPACTED BY THAT TRAGEDY

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

                              S. Res. 203

       Whereas, on April 15, 2021, a mass shooting took place in 
     Indianapolis, Indiana, at the FedEx Ground Plainfield 
     Operations Center;
       Whereas the people of the United States mourn the 8 
     innocent lives lost in that unthinkable tragedy: Matthew 
     Alexander, Samaria Blackwell, Amarjeet Kaur Johal, Jasvinder 
     Kaur, Amarjit Sekhon, Jaswinder Singh, Karli Smith, and John 
     Weisert;
       Whereas the people of the United States express gratitude 
     for the heroic actions of the men and women of the 
     Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, who courageously 
     responded to the attack and saved countless lives;
       Whereas the people of the United States express 
     appreciation and gratitude for all of the first responders 
     who quickly responded to the attack 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 entire Indianapolis community--and all 
     Hoosiers--united in support of the victims and their 
     families; and
       Whereas the people of the United States will always 
     remember the victims of this attack and stand in solidarity 
     with those affected by this senseless tragedy: Now, 
     therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) condemns the senseless attack that led to the tragic 
     loss of 8 lives in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Thursday, April 
     15, 2021;
       (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 Indianapolis community and the families, friends, and 
     loved ones affected by the tragedy; and
       (5) honors the selfless and dedicated service of--
       (A) the medical professionals and other individuals who 
     cared for the victims in the community of Marion County, 
     Indiana;
       (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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