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Condemns in the strongest possible terms the horrific attack that occurred at the "Congress on your Corner" event hosted by Representative Gabrielle Giffords in Tucson, Arizona, on January 8, 2011.
Offers heartfelt condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of those killed in that attack.
Expresses hope for the rapid and complete recovery of those wounded in the shooting.
Honors the memory of Christina-Taylor Green, Dorothy Morris, John Roll, Phyllis Schneck, Dorwan Stoddard, and Gabriel Matthew Zimmerman.
Applauds the bravery and quick thinking exhibited by those who prevented the gunman from taking more lives and helped to save those who had been wounded.
Recognizes the service of the first responders who raced to the scene and the health care professionals who tended to the victims once they reached the hospital and whose service and skill saved lives.
Reaffirms the bedrock principle of American democracy and representative government, memorialized in the First Amendment and which Representative Giffords herself read in the Hall of the House of Representatives on January 6, 2011, of "the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."
Stands firm in the belief in a democracy in which all can participate and in which intimidation and threats of violence cannot silence the voices of any American.
Honors the service and leadership of Representative Giffords, a distinguished Member of the House of Representatives, as she courageously fights to recover.
States that when the Senate adjourns on this day, it does so out of respect to the victims of this attack.
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[S. Res. 14 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
112th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 14
Honoring the victims and heroes of the shooting on January 8, 2011 in
Tucson, Arizona.
_______________________________________________________________________
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
January 25 (legislative day, January 5), 2011
Mr. McCain (for himself, Mr. Kyl, Mr. Reid, Mr. McConnell, Mr. Akaka,
Mr. Alexander, Ms. Ayotte, Mr. Barrasso, Mr. Baucus, Mr. Begich, Mr.
Bennet, Mr. Bingaman, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Blunt, Mr. Boozman, Mrs.
Boxer, Mr. Brown of Massachusetts, Mr. Brown of Ohio, Mr. Burr, Ms.
Cantwell, Mr. Cardin, Mr. Carper, Mr. Casey, Mr. Chambliss, Mr. Coats,
Mr. Coburn, Mr. Cochran, Ms. Collins, Mr. Conrad, Mr. Coons, Mr.
Corker, Mr. Cornyn, Mr. Crapo, Mr. DeMint, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Ensign, Mr.
Enzi, Mrs. Feinstein, Mr. Franken, Mrs. Gillibrand, Mr. Graham, Mr.
Grassley, Mrs. Hagan, Mr. Harkin, Mr. Hatch, Mr. Hoeven, Mrs.
Hutchison, Mr. Inhofe, Mr. Inouye, Mr. Isakson, Mr. Johanns, Mr.
Johnson of Wisconsin, Mr. Johnson of South Dakota, Mr. Kerry, Mr. Kirk,
Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Kohl, Ms. Landrieu, Mr. Lautenberg, Mr. Leahy, Mr.
Lee, Mr. Levin, Mr. Lieberman, Mr. Lugar, Mr. Manchin, Mrs. McCaskill,
Mr. Menendez, Mr. Merkley, Ms. Mikulski, Mr. Moran, Ms. Murkowski, Mrs.
Murray, Mr. Nelson of Nebraska, Mr. Nelson of Florida, Mr. Paul, Mr.
Portman, Mr. Pryor, Mr. Reed, Mr. Risch, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Rockefeller,
Mr. Rubio, Mr. Sanders, Mr. Schumer, Mr. Sessions, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr.
Shelby, Ms. Snowe, Ms. Stabenow, Mr. Tester, Mr. Thune, Mr. Toomey, Mr.
Udall of Colorado, Mr. Udall of New Mexico, Mr. Vitter, Mr. Warner, Mr.
Webb, Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. Wicker, and Mr. Wyden) submitted the
following resolution; which was ordered held at the desk
January 26, 2011
Considered and agreed to
_______________________________________________________________________
RESOLUTION
Honoring the victims and heroes of the shooting on January 8, 2011 in
Tucson, Arizona.
Whereas on January 8, 2011, a gunman opened fire at a ``Congress on your
Corner'' event hosted by Representative Gabrielle Giffords in Tucson,
Arizona, killing 6 and wounding 13 others;
Whereas Christina-Taylor Green, Dorothy Morris, John Roll, Phyllis Schneck,
Dorwan Stoddard, and Gabriel Matthew Zimmerman lost their lives in this
attack;
Whereas Christina-Taylor Green, the 9-year-old daughter of John and Roxanna
Green, was born on September 11, 2001, and was a third grader with an
avid interest in government who was recently elected to the student
council at Mesa Verde Elementary School;
Whereas Dorothy Morris, who was 76 years old, attended the January 8 event with
George, her husband of over 50 years with whom she had 2 daughters, and
who was also critically injured as he tried to shield her from the
shooting;
Whereas John Roll, a Pennsylvania native who was 63 years old, began his
professional career as a bailiff in 1972, was appointed to the Federal
bench in 1991, and became chief judge for the District of Arizona in
2006, was a devoted husband to his wife Maureen, father to his 3 sons,
and grandfather to his 5 grandchildren, and heroically attempted to
shield Ron Barber from additional gunfire;
Whereas Phyllis Schneck, a proud mother of 3, grandmother of 7, and great-
grandmother from New Jersey, was spending the winter in Arizona, and was
a 79-year-old church volunteer and New York Giants fan;
Whereas Dorwan Stoddard, a 76-year-old retired construction worker and volunteer
at the Mountain Avenue Church of Christ, is credited with shielding his
wife Mavy, a longtime friend whom he married while they were in their
60s, who was also injured in the shooting;
Whereas Gabriel Matthew Zimmerman, who was 30 years old and engaged to be
married, served as Director of Community Outreach to Representative
Gabrielle Giffords, and was a social worker before serving with
Representative Giffords;
Whereas Representative Gabrielle Giffords was a target of this attack, and was
critically injured;
Whereas 13 others were also wounded in the shooting, including Ron Barber and
Pamela Simon, both staffers to Representative Giffords; and
Whereas several individuals, including Patricia Maisch, Army Col. Bill Badger
(Retired), who was also wounded in the shooting, Roger Salzgeber, Joseph
Zamudio, Daniel Hernandez, Jr., Anna Ballis, and Dr. Steven Rayle helped
apprehend the gunman and assist the injured, thereby risking their lives
for the safety of others, and should be commended for their bravery:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) condemns in the strongest possible terms the horrific
attack which occurred at the ``Congress on your Corner'' event
hosted by Representative Gabrielle Giffords in Tucson, Arizona,
on January 8, 2011;
(2) offers its heartfelt condolences to the families,
friends, and loved ones of those who were killed in that
attack;
(3) expresses its hope for the rapid and complete recovery
of those wounded in the shooting;
(4) honors the memory of Christina-Taylor Green, Dorothy
Morris, John Roll, Phyllis Schneck, Dorwan Stoddard, and
Gabriel Matthew Zimmerman;
(5) applauds the bravery and quick thinking exhibited by
those individuals who prevented the gunman from potentially
taking more lives and helped to save those who had been
wounded;
(6) recognizes the service of the first responders who
raced to the scene and the health care professionals who tended
to the victims once they reached the hospital, whose service
and skill saved lives;
(7) reaffirms the bedrock principle of American democracy
and representative government, which is memorialized in the
First Amendment of the Constitution and which Representative
Gabrielle Giffords herself read in the Hall of the House of
Representatives on January 6, 2011, of ``the right of the
people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government
for a redress of grievances'';
(8) stands firm in its belief in a democracy in which all
can participate and in which intimidation and threats of
violence cannot silence the voices of any American;
(9) honors the service and leadership of Representative
Gabrielle Giffords, a distinguished member of the House of
Representatives, as she courageously fights to recover; and
(10) when adjourning today, shall do so out of respect to
the victims of this attack.
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Introduced in Senate
Submitted in the Senate and ordered held at desk. (text of measure as introduced: CR S241)
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S255-260)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 97 - 0. Record Vote Number: 1.(text: CR S259-260)
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