SRES174-119

That the Senate— joins with the people of the United States in sending condolences, respect, and prayers to the families, friends, and neighbors of the 168 people killed in the terrorist bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; recognizes the remarkable courage and selflessness of countless individuals and organizations both locally and from around the United States who embodied the Oklahoma Standard and self-sacrificially provided immediate aid, comfort, and healing to the devastated community following the bombing; thanks the brave heroes, who aided those in need after the Oklahoma City bombing, who have not been previously thanked or have been underappreciated in the past; sends the thoughts and prayers of the Senate to those still suffering from the mental and physical injuries from the bombing; expresses the gratitude of the Senate for the recovery of those who were able to recover from their injuries; thanks the thousands of first responders, rescue workers, medical personnel, and volunteers from Oklahoma and across the United States who answered the call for help that April morning and in the days and weeks that followed; resolves to work with the people of the United States to promote the goals and mission established by the Oklahoma City National Memorial on the 30th anniversary of that fateful day; supports the resolve for the future, written on the wall of the Oklahoma City National Memorial, We come here to remember those who were killed, those who survived, and those changed forever. May all who leave here know the impact of violence. May this memorial offer comfort, strength, peace, hope, and serenity.; encourages the people of the United States to look to the bravery and selflessness of those who stepped up in a perilous moment in time to help the hurt community in Oklahoma City as an example of resilience, unity, and compassion, and to embody these values in their own communities; affirms the significance of memorializing that tragic moment in the history of the United States and honoring the victims and survivors of the attack by ensuring that lessons learned from the Oklahoma City bombing shape the Nation’s approach to combating violence, demonstrating selfless compassion to individuals and families affected by tragedies, and inspiring hope for the entire United States and the world; congratulates the people of Oklahoma City for making tremendous progress over the past 3 decades and demonstrating their steadfast commitment to the ability of hope to triumph over violence; applauds the people of Oklahoma City as they persevere and stand as a beacon to the rest of the United States and the world, attesting to the strength of goodness in overcoming evil wherever it arises; and directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the Oklahoma City National Memorial Foundation, as an expression of appreciation.