Bill > SRes174

This resolution commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing on April 19, 1995, a devastating domestic terrorist attack at the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building that killed 168 people, including 19 children, and injured over 850 others. The resolution sends condolences to the victims' families, recognizes the extraordinary courage and compassion of first responders and volunteers who aided in the aftermath, and highlights the resilience of the Oklahoma City community. It affirms the importance of the Oklahoma City National Memorial, which serves as a place of reflection and remembrance, and celebrates the "Oklahoma Standard" of kindness and service that emerged from the tragedy. The resolution praises the community's ability to transform grief into action, honors the survivors and those who continue to heal, and encourages Americans to learn from this event by promoting unity, compassion, and hope in the face of violence. Additionally, it notes the symbolic Survivor Tree, an American elm that withstood the blast and now stands as a powerful symbol of endurance, with a sapling planted at the U.S. Capitol to ensure the legacy of resilience continues to inspire future generations.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/174/all-info