S.Res. 740Senate117th Congress (2021-2023)Passed Congress

A resolution condemning the attack that occurred in Greenwood, Indiana, on July 17, 2022, expressing support and prayers for those impacted by that tragedy, and praising the actions of Elisjsha Dicken (also known as the "Good Samaritan") who valiantly engaged and thwarted the shooter.

Sponsored by Mike BraunSen. Mike Braun (R-IN)
Introduced August 3, 2022

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S.Res. 740 is a Senate resolution that condemns the July 17, 2022 shooting at the Greenwood Park Mall in Indiana, expresses support and prayers for the victims and those injured, honors the three people who were killed, thanks first responders, and praises Elisjsha Dicken for stopping the shooter.

Key Provisions

  • Condemns the senseless attack that killed three people in Greenwood, Indiana.
  • Honors the memory of the victims: Pedro Pineda, Rosa Mirian Rivera de Pineda, and Victor Gomez.
  • Expresses hope for a speedy recovery and solidarity with the injured individuals.
  • Thanks first responders and volunteers who cared for the injured.
  • Commends Elisjsha Dicken, the “Good Samaritan,” for his courageous actions in thwarting the shooter.

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3902; text: CR S3920-3921)

August 3, 2022

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Introduced in Senate

August 3, 2022

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3902; text: CR S3920-3921)

August 3, 2022

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Mike Braun
Sen. Mike BraunR-IN · Aug 3, 2022

Mr. President, I rise today to honor the memory of the victims of a senseless act of violence in Greenwood, IN, a southern suburb of Indianapolis. The lives taken that day were enjoying what should…

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Agreed to SenateIssued August 3, 2022

III

117th CONGRESS

2d Session

S. RES. 740

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

August 3, 2022

Mr. Braun (for himself and Mr. Young) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

RESOLUTION

Condemning the attack that occurred in Greenwood, Indiana, on July 17, 2022, expressing support and prayers for those impacted by that tragedy, and praising the actions of Elisjsha Dicken (also known as the “Good Samaritan”) who valiantly engaged and thwarted the shooter.

Whereas, on July 17, 2022, a shooting took place in Greenwood, Indiana, at the Greenwood Park Mall;

Whereas 3 innocent lives were lost in that tragedy: Pedro Piñeda, Rosa Mirian Rivera de Piñeda, and Victor Gomez;

Whereas, without the actions of Elisjsha Dicken, known as the Good Samaritan, the perpetrator of the attack would have killed many more innocent people;

Whereas, in the words of Greenwood, Indiana, Chief of Police Jim Ison, “… many more people would have died [in the shooting] if not for a responsible armed citizen that took action very quickly...”;

Whereas the people of the United States continue to pray for a healthy recovery for the individuals who were wounded in the attack;

Whereas all Hoosiers are 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—

(1)

condemns the senseless attack that led to the loss of 3 innocent lives in Greenwood, Indiana, on Sunday, July 17, 2022;

(2)

honors the memory of the victims who were murdered: Pedro Piñeda, Rosa Mirian Rivera de Piñeda, and Victor Gomez;

(3)

expresses hope for a full and speedy recovery for, stands in solidarity with, and pledges continued support for the individuals injured in the attack;

(4)

expresses 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; and

(5)

expresses appreciation for and honors the courageous, heroic, valiant, and virtuous actions of Elisjsha Dicken, known as the Good Samaritan.