Bill > HRes558

This resolution commemorates the tragic mass shooting that occurred during the Highland Park, Illinois Independence Day Parade on July 4, 2022, which resulted in the deaths of seven individuals and wounded over 40 people. The resolution provides detailed remembrance of the victims, including their names, ages, and personal backgrounds, and highlights the profound impact on the community, particularly noting the loss of parents of a 2-year-old child and the severe injury to an 8-year-old boy. It recognizes the extensive emergency response involving numerous local, state, and federal law enforcement and fire departments, as well as healthcare providers who treated the victims. The resolution expresses solidarity with the Highland Park community, honors the memory of those lost, commends the bravery of first responders and community members, and reaffirms a commitment to reducing gun violence in the United States. Additionally, it notes the sentencing of the shooter to life in prison and references the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act passed in June 2022, while emphasizing the ongoing healing process for those affected by this traumatic event.

Government Affairs

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/558/all-info