[Congressional Bills 113th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 115 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
113th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 115
Commending the heroism, courage, and sacrifice of Sean Collier, an
officer in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Police Department,
Martin Richard, an 8-year-old resident of Dorchester, Massachusetts,
Krystle Campbell, a native of Medford, Massachusetts, Lu Lingzi, a
student at Boston University, and all the victims who are recovering
from injuries caused by the attacks in Boston, Massachusetts, including
Richard Donohue, Jr., an officer in the Massachusetts Bay
Transportation Authority Transit Police Department.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
April 25, 2013
Ms. Warren (for herself, Mr. Cowan, Mr. Reid, Mr. McConnell, Mr.
Alexander, Ms. Ayotte, Ms. Baldwin, Mr. Barrasso, Mr. Baucus, Mr.
Begich, Mr. Bennet, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Blunt, Mr. Boozman, Mrs. Boxer,
Mr. Brown, Mr. Burr, Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Cardin, Mr. Carper, Mr. Casey,
Mr. Chambliss, Mr. Coats, Mr. Coburn, Mr. Cochran, Ms. Collins, Mr.
Coons, Mr. Corker, Mr. Cornyn, Mr. Crapo, Mr. Cruz, Mr. Donnelly, Mr.
Durbin, Mr. Enzi, Mrs. Feinstein, Mrs. Fischer, Mr. Flake, Mr. Franken,
Mrs. Gillibrand, Mr. Graham, Mr. Grassley, Mrs. Hagan, Mr. Harkin, Mr.
Hatch, Mr. Heinrich, Ms. Heitkamp, Mr. Heller, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Hoeven,
Mr. Inhofe, Mr. Isakson, Mr. Johanns, Mr. Johnson of Wisconsin, Mr.
Johnson of South Dakota, Mr. Kaine, Mr. King, Mr. Kirk, Ms. Klobuchar,
Ms. Landrieu, Mr. Lautenberg, Mr. Leahy, Mr. Lee, Mr. Levin, Mr.
Manchin, Mr. McCain, Mrs. McCaskill, Mr. Menendez, Mr. Merkley, Ms.
Mikulski, Mr. Moran, Ms. Murkowski, Mr. Murphy, Mrs. Murray, Mr.
Nelson, Mr. Paul, Mr. Portman, Mr. Pryor, Mr. Reed, Mr. Risch, Mr.
Roberts, Mr. Rockefeller, Mr. Rubio, Mr. Sanders, Mr. Schatz, Mr.
Schumer, Mr. Scott, Mr. Sessions, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. Shelby, Ms.
Stabenow, Mr. Tester, Mr. Thune, Mr. Toomey, Mr. Udall of Colorado, Mr.
Udall of New Mexico, Mr. Vitter, Mr. Warner, Mr. Whitehouse, Mr.
Wicker, and Mr. Wyden) submitted the following resolution; which was
considered and agreed to
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RESOLUTION
Commending the heroism, courage, and sacrifice of Sean Collier, an
officer in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Police Department,
Martin Richard, an 8-year-old resident of Dorchester, Massachusetts,
Krystle Campbell, a native of Medford, Massachusetts, Lu Lingzi, a
student at Boston University, and all the victims who are recovering
from injuries caused by the attacks in Boston, Massachusetts, including
Richard Donohue, Jr., an officer in the Massachusetts Bay
Transportation Authority Transit Police Department.
Whereas, in the aftermath of the deadly bombings that occurred on Patriots' Day,
April 15, 2013, during the running of the 117th Boston Marathon, the
residents of Massachusetts and the people of the United States witnessed
the incredible bravery, dedication, and sacrifice of law enforcement
officers, first responders, and citizen heroes;
Whereas Sean Collier of Wilmington, Massachusetts, an officer in the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (referred to in this preamble as
``MIT'') Police Department, gave his life in the line of duty, the
ultimate sacrifice;
Whereas Officer Sean Collier was protecting the students of MIT when he was
killed as he sat in his police cruiser;
Whereas Officer Sean Collier was known by his family, friends, and co-workers as
a generous, kind, friendly, and devoted individual and officer;
Whereas the people of the United States join with the family of Officer Sean
Collier, the MIT community, and the residents of Massachusetts in
mourning the loss of Officer Sean Collier, a dedicated, hardworking, and
respected young police officer;
Whereas the people of the United States remember Martin Richard, an 8-year-old
boy from Dorchester, Massachusetts;
Whereas Martin Richard loved to play sports and draw pictures, and was dearly
loved by his family, friends, classmates, and community;
Whereas the people of the United States will always remember and strive to live
by the poignant and powerful message from Martin Richard: ``No more
hurting people. Peace.'';
Whereas the people of the United States remember Krystle Campbell, who grew up
in Medford, Massachusetts and attended every Boston Marathon since she
was a young girl;
Whereas Krystle Campbell will be remembered as a selfless and caring person who
was always there for others;
Whereas the people of the United States are inspired by Krystle Campbell and her
kind act of caring for her grandmother, who was recovering from an
operation;
Whereas the people of the United States remember Lu Lingzi, who came to the
United States from China to study statistics at Boston University;
Whereas, on the morning of the Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013, Lu Lingzi
posted on a social media site that she was enjoying her day;
Whereas Lu Lingzi is a reminder of our common humanity, and that senseless acts
of terrorism, such as the bombings that occurred during the running of
the Boston Marathon, are crimes that have no borders;
Whereas Richard Donohue, Jr., an officer in the Massachusetts Bay Transportation
Authority Transit Police Department, worked a shift at the Boston
Marathon on Monday, April 15, 2013, and was wounded early in the morning
on Friday, April 19, 2013, when he raced to assist officers from the MIT
and City of Cambridge Police Departments as they pursued the Boston
Marathon bombing suspects in Watertown, Massachusetts;
Whereas, during the ensuing shootout with the Boston Marathon bombing suspects,
Officer Richard Donohue, Jr., and other officers, acting with complete
disregard for their own safety, withstood a barrage of gunfire and
explosives unleashed by the suspects;
Whereas, during the shootout with the Boston Marathon bombing suspects, Officer
Richard Donohue, Jr., was seriously wounded by a bullet that nearly took
his life;
Whereas Officer Richard Donohue, Jr., is recovering from his injuries and
remains in critical but stable condition; and
Whereas the people of the United States pray for all the people who were wounded
during the attacks, and pledge to assist them in any way possible to
help them recover from their injuries: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That it is the sense of the Senate that--
(1) the people of the United States honor the memories of
Officer Sean Collier, Martin Richard, Krystle Campbell, and Lu
Lingzi, and express deep condolences to their families and
friends;
(2) Officer Sean Collier and Officer Richard Donohue, Jr.,
represent the best of Massachusetts and of law enforcement;
(3) the people of the United States convey profound
gratitude and prayers for a complete recovery to Officer
Richard Donohue, Jr., and to all of the other victims who are
recovering from injuries caused by the attacks in Boston,
Massachusetts;
(4) the service and sacrifice of Officer Sean Collier and
Officer Richard Donohue, Jr., will never be forgotten by the
residents of Massachusetts or the people of the United States,
and will forever serve as an example of incredible bravery and
sacrifice; and
(5) the people of the United States express thanks to the
men and women of law enforcement in the United States for their
unwavering determination, courage, and resolve to bring to
justice the people responsible for the bombings that occurred
during the running of the 117th Boston Marathon.
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