Congressional resolution honors Roseburg bravery, sacrifice
Oregon’s congressional delegation on Thursday introduced a congressional resolution to recognize the acts of heroism and sacrifice of the victims and survivors in the senseless murder and wounding of 18 people at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg a week ago.
The congressional resolution was introduced in both the Senate and House of Representatives by Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, and Reps. Peter DeFazio, Greg Walden, Kurt Schrader, Earl Blumenauer and Suzanne Bonamici.
The full text of the resolution:
Title: 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.
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.
