WASHINGTON—This evening, U.S. Representatives Chris Murphy, Rosa DeLauro, John Larson, Joe Courtney, and Jim Himes will introduce a resolution in the House of Representatives condemning Friday’s horrific attack at Sandy Hook Elementary School, memorializing the 26 victims, and expressing support and prayers for the victims’ families, the faculty and staff, the selfless first responders who rushed to the scene to prevent further loss of life, and the entire Newtown community.
Full text of the resolution below:
A Resolution condemning the horrific attacks in Newtown, Connecticut and expressing support and prayers for all those impacted by this tragedy
Whereas on December 14, 2012, a mass shooting took place at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut;
Whereas we mourn the 26 innocent lives, including those of 20 children, that have been lost at Sandy Hook Elementary School in this unimaginable tragedy;
Whereas we will always remember the victims of the previous mass shootings that have occurred in the United States and stand in solidarity with the survivors;
Whereas the quick action of law enforcement officials and other first responders prevented additional losses of life: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) condemns the senseless attack at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut on Friday, December 14, 2012;
(2) offers condolences to all of the students, teachers, administrators, and faculty of Sandy Hook Elementary School, as well as their families, and recognizes that the healing process will be long and difficult for the entire Newtown community;
(3) honors the selfless, dedicated service of--
(A) the teachers, school administrators, school support staff, medical professionals and others in the Greater Newtown community;
(B) the emergency response teams and law enforcement officials who responded to the attack; and
(C) law enforcement officials who continue to investigate the attack; and
(4) remains committed to working together to help prevent tragedies like this from ever happening again.