III
117th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 203
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
April 29, 2021
Mr. Young (for himself and Mr. Braun) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
May 10, 2021
Committee discharged; considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
Condemning the horrific attack in Indianapolis, Indiana, on April 15, 2021, and expressing support and prayers for all of those impacted by that tragedy.
Whereas, on April 15, 2021, a mass shooting took place in Indianapolis, Indiana, at the FedEx Ground Plainfield Operations Center;
Whereas the people of the United States mourn the 8 innocent lives lost in that unthinkable tragedy: Matthew Alexander, Samaria Blackwell, Amarjeet Kaur Johal, Jasvinder Kaur, Amarjit Sekhon, Jaswinder Singh, Karli Smith, and John Weisert;
Whereas the people of the United States express gratitude for the heroic actions of the men and women of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, who courageously responded to the attack and saved countless lives;
Whereas the people of the United States express appreciation and gratitude for all of the first responders who quickly responded to the attack and the professionals and volunteers who cared for the injured;
Whereas the people of the United States continue to pray for the individuals who were wounded in the attack and continue to recover;
Whereas the entire Indianapolis community—and all Hoosiers—united in support of the victims and their families; and
Whereas the people of the United States will always remember the victims of this attack and stand in solidarity with those affected by this senseless tragedy: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate—
condemns the senseless attack that led to the tragic loss of 8 lives in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Thursday, April 15, 2021;
honors the memory of the victims who were killed;
expresses hope for a full and speedy recovery and pledges continued support for the individuals injured in the attack;
offers heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to the Indianapolis community and the families, friends, and loved ones affected by the tragedy; and
honors the selfless and dedicated service of—
the medical professionals and other individuals who cared for the victims in the community of Marion County, Indiana;
the emergency response teams and law enforcement officials who responded to the call of duty; and
the law enforcement officials who continue to investigate the attack.