[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 127 (Tuesday, July 20, 2021)]
[House]
[Pages H3674-H3675]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING THE HEROES FROM THE MOVIE THEATER SHOOTING IN AURORA, 
                       COLORADO, ON JULY 20, 2012

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Colorado (Mr. Perlmutter) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the heroes from

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the movie theater shooting in Aurora, Colorado, on July 20, 2012, and 
all of the everyday heroes who make sacrifices for their community, 
including those heroes we have seen during this COVID-19 pandemic.
  Nine 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, those who 
carried the wounded to safety, and the first responders, law 
enforcement, firefighters, and medical teams whose tireless efforts 
saved many lives.
  I would like to recognize those who lost their lives that night: AJ 
Boik; Jesse Childress; Gordon Cowden, whose two teenage children were 
in the theater when he was killed; Jessica Ghawi; Micayla Medek; 
Veronica Moser-Sullivan, age six, whose mother was shot in the chest 
and miscarried a week after the attack; Rebecca Wingo; and Alex 
Sullivan, who was celebrating his 27th birthday and was 1 week away 
from his first wedding anniversary.
  I would also like to recognize the four who died while saving and 
shielding others: Jonathan Blunk, John Larimer, Matt McQuinn, and Alex 
Teves.
  During trying times, it is important to remember the heroes among us 
who, on a daily basis, answer the call to step up for their community 
and especially on July 20, a day we think of as National Heroes Day.
  These everyday heroes such as healthcare workers, frontline workers, 
essential personnel, and those who helped develop and administer the 
COVID-19 vaccines, among others, have been particularly visible during 
this coronavirus pandemic, and I would like to recognize their 
tremendous acts of selflessness and bravery.
  Join me in saying ``thank you'' to the hero in your life. Let's 
exhibit the same spirit of courage and service today and throughout the 
year.

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