[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 11]
[Senate]
[Page 15984]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




SENATE RESOLUTION 287--CONDEMNING THE SENSELESS MURDER AND WOUNDING OF 
   18 INDIVIDUALS (SONS, DAUGHTERS, FATHERS, MOTHERS, UNCLES, AUNTS, 
  COUSINS, STUDENTS, AND TEACHERS) IN ROSEBURG, OREGON, ON OCTOBER 1, 
                                  2015

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

                              S. Res. 287

       Whereas on October 1, 2015, an armed gunman opened fire on 
     the Umpqua Community College campus in Roseburg, Oregon, 
     killing 9 individuals and wounding 9 other individuals;
       Whereas deceased and surviving victims demonstrated acts of 
     heroism and sacrifice for the safety and sake of others;
       Whereas the first responders were swift and professional in 
     their response to the initial call, which avoided even more 
     bloodshed; and
       Whereas, local, State, and Federal law enforcement, 
     firefighter, and medical service professionals performed 
     their duties with utmost skill and coordination: Now, 
     therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) offers condolences to the families and friends of 
     individuals who were murdered by an armed gunman on the 
     Umpqua Community College campus in Roseburg, Oregon, on 
     October 1, 2015;
       (2) expresses hope for the swift and complete recovery of 
     individuals who were wounded by the gunman;
       (3) applauds the swift response and professional conduct 
     of--
       (A) the first responders to the scene; and
       (B) the investigating officers following the neutralization 
     of the gunman, including local, State, and Federal officials 
     and others who offered their support and assistance; and
       (4) remains committed to reducing the likelihood of this 
     kind of event happening again.

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