HR0275 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The two bombings that occurred on April 15, 2013 during the running of the 117th Boston Marathon represent a terrible tragedy and horrific act of terrorism against the United States; and

WHEREAS, The people of the State of Illinois mourn those who lost their lives or were wounded during the attacks; and

WHEREAS, Police officers, firefighters, members of the National Guard, emergency medical personnel, and other first responders acted heroically in responding to the attacks, preventing additional loss of life; and

WHEREAS, The residents of Massachusetts are a resilient people and will recover from this tragedy; and

WHEREAS, The people of the United States will always remember the victims of the previous acts of terrorism that have occurred in the United States and will always stand together as one people; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we condemn the senseless attack in Boston, Massachusetts, on April 15, 2013; and be it further

RESOLVED, That we offer our heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the victims' families and wish the best for those who are recovering from their injuries; and be it further

RESOLVED, That we honor the heroic efforts of the medical personnel who are tirelessly providing care for the victims of this horrific act of violence and show our admiration for the courage of the first responders and the many citizen heroes who aided the injured and tended to the community; and be it further

RESOLVED, That we affirm that the citizens of this State stand proud with the City of Boston, the people of Massachusetts, and all Americans as we rise up from this tragedy and stand together as patriots.