119-hres652

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 652 Introduced in House

    (IH) ]

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119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
H. RES. 652

 To recognize and honor the heroes of the Fort Stewart, Georgia, 
 shooting on August 6, 2025.

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 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

 August 15, 2025

 Mr. Carter of Georgia (for himself, Mr. Bishop, Mr. McCormick, Mrs. 
 McBath, Mr. Collins, Mr. Loudermilk, and Mr. Allen) submitted the 
 following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed 
 Services

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 RESOLUTION

 To recognize and honor the heroes of the Fort Stewart, Georgia, 
 shooting on August 6, 2025.

Whereas Fort Stewart was established in 1940 and named in honor of General 
 Daniel Stewart, a native of Liberty County, who fought in the 
 Revolution;
Whereas, since its founding, Fort Stewart has been a steadfast cornerstone of 
 Liberty County and the surrounding communities, serving as a source of 
 pride and partnership between soldiers and civilians alike;
Whereas, on August 6, 2025, a gunman launched a sudden and unprovoked attack 
 against soldiers on base, with the intent to cause harm and fear;
Whereas, during this attack, 6 courageous soldiers acted decisively and without 
 hesitation in the face of danger to subdue the gunman, thereby allowing 
 medical personnel to administer timely aid to the wounded;
Whereas, through their bravery, these soldiers ensured that no lives were lost 
 during the attack and that the assailant was apprehended without further 
 harm;
Whereas, on August 6, 2025, these 6 heroes ran toward danger and put their own 
 safety at risk to protect others, exemplifying the highest ideals of 
 military service by going above and beyond their call of duty;
Whereas their swift, selfless actions saved countless lives;
Whereas the soldiers are First Sgt. Joshua Arnold, Master Sgt. Justin Thomas, 
 Staff Sgt. Melissa Taylor, Staff Sgt. Robert Pacheco, Sgt. Aaron Turner, 
 and Sgt. Eve Rodarte; and
Whereas our thoughts and prayers are with those injured in the attack, wishing 
 them a full and speedy recovery, and we express our deep thankfulness to 
 the brave soldiers whose actions prevented further harm: Now, therefore, 
 be it
 Resolved, That the House of Representatives--

    (1) recognizes and honors the brave soldiers of Fort 
 Stewart for their courage and sacrifice to stop the shooter and 
 protect their fellow brothers and sisters in arms--
        (A) First Sgt. Joshua Arnold;
        (B) Master Sgt. Justin Thomas;
            (C) Staff Sgt. Melissa Taylor;
            (D) Staff Sgt. Robert Pacheco;
        (E) Sgt. Aaron Turner; and
        (F) Sgt. Eve Rodarte; and

    (2) extends its heartfelt wishes for a swift and full 
 recovery to all of those who were injured in the attack.
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