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A resolution honoring the memory and legacy of Michael James Riddering and condemning the terrorist attacks in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso on January 15, 2016.

Introduced: March 1, 2016 Introduced by: Coons, Christopher A. Democratic · Delaware See on congress.gov
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Apr 28, 2016
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 448.
Apr 28, 2016
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Apr 28, 2016
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Mar 1, 2016
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1139)
Mar 1, 2016
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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Condemns the terrorist attacks in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, on January 15, 2016.

Honors the memory of Michael James Riddering, the U.S. citizen who was killed in the terrorist attack on the Cappuccino Cafe on January 15, 2016, in Ouagadougou.

Recognizes the dedication of Michael James Riddering, who moved halfway across the world to work with orphans and widows in order to help them improve their lives and contribute to their communities.

Extends condolences and prayers to Michael James Riddering's family, friends, and colleagues and to the individuals touched by his life.

Pledges to work to counter violent extremism, including through education and community development, in the United States and abroad.

What's happening now April 28, 2016

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 448.

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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Res. 381: A resolution honoring the memory and legacy of Michael James Riddering and condemning the terrorist attacks in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso on January 15, 2016.. 114th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/114-SRES-381/
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"S. Res. 381: A resolution honoring the memory and legacy of Michael James Riddering and condemning the terrorist attacks in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso on January 15, 2016.." 114th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/114-SRES-381/.
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S. Res. 381, 114th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/114-SRES-381/.
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[S. Res. 381: A resolution honoring the memory and legacy of Michael James Riddering and condemning the terrorist attacks in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso on January 15, 2016.](https://openamerica.io/bill/114-SRES-381/)
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