Introduced in House
Remembering the lives lost and honoring the survivors 4 years after the Independence Day Parade shooting that occurred on July 4, 2022, in Highland Park, Illinois.
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That the House of Representatives— (1) remembers the horrific Independence Day Parade mass shooting that occurred in Highland Park, Illinois, on July 4, 2022; (2) joins with Highland Park as they will gather to mark the 4th anniversary of the tragic day; (3) honors the memory and the lives of the 7 innocent people who were murdered—Katie Goldstein, Irina McCarthy, Keven McCarthy, Steven Straus, Jacquelyn Sundheim, Nicolas Toledo-Zaragoza, and Eduardo Uvaldo; (4) stands with all those who were wounded or otherwise affected in the shooting, and continues to pray for their recovery; (5) is united with the residents of Highland Park and Lake County, Illinois, as well as the families, friends, and loved ones as they continue to march toward recovery; (6) reiterates its hope that all those injured by the attack, both physically and emotionally, continue to recover, and vows to support all those impacted by the violence; (7) commends the courageous actions of the individuals who placed themselves in harm’s way to protect others during this heinous attack; (8) remains grateful for the bravery of community members, leaders, law enforcement, first responders, health professionals, and all others who responded to the attack; (9) expresses admiration for the resolve and courage that the City of Highland Park, its elected leaders, and the community as a whole have demonstrated in the 4 years since the attack and pledges its continued support for the community; and (10) strives to continue to work to reduce gun violence in the United States.