119-hres702

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 702 Introduced in House

    (IH) ]

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119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
H. RES. 702

 Condemning in the strongest possible terms the September 10, 2025, 
 assassination of Charlie Kirk.

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 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

 September 11, 2025

 Mrs. Miller of Illinois (for herself, Mr. Bost, and Mr. LaHood) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
 on Oversight and Government Reform

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 RESOLUTION

 Condemning in the strongest possible terms the September 10, 2025, 
 assassination of Charlie Kirk.

Whereas Charlie Kirk was a devoted husband to Erika and loving father to a 
 precious son and daughter;
Whereas Charlie Kirk had accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior and was a faithful 
 servant;
Whereas Charlie Kirk was a defender of his faith and a soldier for the truth;
Whereas Charlie Kirk was a true patriot and believed in the American dream;
Whereas Charlie Kirk was a tireless advocate for the right to life, strong 
 families, and the importance of marriage;
Whereas Charlie Kirk had a relentless work ethic and was largely self-educated;
Whereas Charlie Kirk founded Turning Point USA at the young age of 18, which 
 became the single most impactful political organization in America for 
 young conservatives;
Whereas Turning Point USA Action encouraged young voters to get involved in the 
 political process;
Whereas Turning Point USA has a presence on over 3,000 high school and college 
 campuses nationwide;
Whereas Turning Point USA has over 650,000 lifetime student members;
Whereas Turning Point USA hosted America Fest and Student Action Summit which 
 brought thousands of young conservatives together from across the 
 country to learn and be inspired;
Whereas, in September 2025, Charlie Kirk had launched his American Comeback Tour 
 to have engaging conversations on college campuses across the Nation and 
 encourage college students to engage in the political process;
Whereas Charlie Kirk sought to have civil and peaceful conversations, even with 
 those whom he disagreed;
Whereas, on September 10, 2025, Charlie Kirk was mercilessly gunned down at the 
 first event of his American Comeback Tour while peacefully speaking at a 
 campus event at Utah Valley University;
Whereas, shortly before this tragedy, Kirk's wife Erika had posted Psalm 46:1 on 
 her X account, ``God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in 
 trouble''; and
Whereas this moment must be a Turning Point for the Nation and be proof that 
 Charlie Kirk did not die in vain: Now, therefore, be it
 Resolved, That the House of Representatives--

    (1) condemns in the strongest possible terms the September 
 10, 2025, assassination of Charlie Kirk;

    (2) applauds the quick response and dedicated service of 
 the first responders and hospital medical team who cared for 
 Charlie Kirk;

    (3) expresses sorrow and heartfelt condolences to the Kirk 
 family; and

    (4) reaffirms its commitment to protecting the rights of 
 all Americans to assemble peacefully and to express their 
 political views without fear of violence.
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