SRES572-119

That the Senate— honors the memory, service, and sacrifice of United States Army Sergeant William Nathaniel Nate Howard for his dedicated service to his State and to his country as a member of the Iowa Army National Guard; honors the memory, service, and sacrifice of United States Army Sergeant Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar for his dedicated service to his State and to his country as a member of the Iowa Army National Guard; extends its sympathies, gratitude, and support to the families of Sergeant Howard and Sergeant Torres-Tovar, and to all others affected by this attack; honors the bravery and professionalism of the National Guard members and partner forces who responded under fire and cared for the wounded; expresses profound gratitude for the swift actions of the United States and allied personnel on the scene who engaged the attacker and prevented further loss of life; condemns in the strongest terms the horrific terrorist assault targeting United States service members and civilians; recognizes that the members of the National Guard and all volunteers who serve in harm’s way on behalf of the United States embody the highest ideals of duty, courage, and selfless service; and respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to— the family of Sergeant Howard; and the family of Sergeant Torres-Tovar.