[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 126, 112th Congress, 2nd Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
[NOTE: July 26, 2012 -  [H.Con.Res.134] AURORA, COLORADO SHOOTING--CONDEMNATION AND CONDOLENCES

Whereas, on July 20, 2012, an armed gunman opened fire at a movie
theater in Aurora, Colorado, killing 12 and wounding 58 others;

Whereas many individuals at the theater selflessly sought to aid and
protect others above their own safety;

Whereas the Aurora Police Department and the Aurora Fire Department
quickly and bravely acted to prevent the additional loss of life;
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 by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That Congress--
(1) condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the heinous
atrocities that occurred in Aurora, Colorado;
(2) offers its condolences to the families, friends, and
loved ones of those who were killed in the attack and expresses
its hope for the rapid and complete recovery of the wounded;


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(3) applauds the hard work and dedication exhibited by the
hundreds of local, State, and Federal officials and the others
who offered their support and assistance; and
(4) honors the resilience of the community of the City of
Aurora and the State of Colorado in the face of such adversity.

Agreed to July 26, 2012.