H.Con.Res. 85 — Introduced in House

IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 85 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 8, 2015 Mr. DeFazio (for himself, Mr. Walden, Mr. Blumenauer, Mr. Schrader, and Ms. Bonamici) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Condemning the senseless murder and wounding of 18 people, sons, daughters, fathers, mothers, uncles, aunts, cousins, students, and teachers, in Roseburg, Oregon on October 1, 2015. Whereas, on October 1, 2015, an armed gunman opened fire on the Umpqua Community College campus in Roseburg, Oregon, killing nine and wounding nine others; Whereas acts of heroism and sacrifice for the safety and sake of others were demonstrated by deceased and surviving victims; Whereas the first responders were swift and professional in their response to the initial call, thereby avoiding 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 That Congress— (1) offers condolences to the families and friends of those who were murdered and expresses its hope for the swift and complete recovery of those who were wounded; (2) applauds the swift response and professional conduct of the first responders to the scene, and the investigating officers following, including local, State, and Federal officials and others who offered their support and assistance; and (3) remains committed to reducing the likelihood of this kind of event happening again.