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SRES 139 114th Congress Senate Crime and Law Enforcement Commemorative events and holidays Congressional tributes Crime victims Emergency medical services and trauma care Government buildings, facilities, and property Health personnel Law enforcement officers Monuments and memorials Oklahoma Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations Terrorism

A resolution commemorating the 20th anniversary of the attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building.

Introduced: April 16, 2015 See on congress.gov
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Apr 16, 2015
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2257; text as passed Senate: CR S2254)
Apr 16, 2015
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2257; text as passed Senate: CR S2254)
Apr 16, 2015
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Sends best wishes to the families, friends, and neighbors of the 168 people killed in the April 19, 1995, terrorist bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Expresses gratitude for the recovery of those injured in the bombing.

Thanks the first responders, rescue workers, medical personnel, and volunteers who answered the call for help that morning and in the weeks that followed.

Declares that the Senate, on the 20th anniversary of that day, resolves to work with the people of the United States to promote the goals and mission established by the Oklahoma City National Memorial.

Commends the people of Oklahoma City for their progress over the past two decades, for demonstrating their commitment to the ability of hope to triumph over violence, and for their perseverance in standing for the strength of goodness in overcoming evil.

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2257; text as passed Senate: CR S2254)