119-hres719

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 719 Engrossed in House

    (EH) ]

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H. Res. 719

 In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

 September 19, 2025.
Whereas Charles ``Charlie'' James Kirk, born October 14, 1993, was a courageous 
 American patriot, whose life was tragically and unjustly cut short in an 
 act of political violence on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley 
 University;
Whereas Charlie Kirk was a devoted Christian, who boldly lived out his faith 
 with conviction, courage, and compassion;
Whereas Charlie Kirk was a dedicated husband to his beloved wife, Erika Kirk, 
 and a loving father to their daughter and son, exemplifying the virtues 
 of faith, fidelity, and fatherhood;
Whereas Charlie Kirk was a fierce defender of the American founding and its 
 timeless principles of life, liberty, limited government, and individual 
 responsibility;
Whereas Charlie Kirk, at 18 years old, founded Turning Point USA in 2012, a 
 student movement with the mission to ``identify, educate, train, and 
 organize students to promote the principles of fiscal responsibility, 
 free markets, and limited government'';
Whereas Charlie Kirk became one of the most prominent voices in America, 
 engaging in respectful, civil discourse across college campuses, media 
 platforms, and national forums, always seeking to elevate truth, foster 
 understanding, and strengthen the Republic;
Whereas Charlie Kirk personified the values of the First Amendment, exercising 
 his God-given right to speak freely, challenge prevailing narratives, 
 and did so with honor, courage, and respect for his fellow Americans;
Whereas Charlie Kirk's commitment to civil discussion and debate stood as a 
 model for young Americans across the political spectrum, and he worked 
 tirelessly to promote unity without compromising on conviction;
Whereas the assassination of Charlie Kirk was not only a heinous act of 
 violence, but a sobering reminder of the growing threat posed by 
 political extremism and hatred in our society;
Whereas such acts of politically motivated violence are antithetical to the 
 principles of a free republic, in which differences of opinion are to be 
 debated--not silenced--with civility, reason, and mutual respect;
Whereas the rise in targeted violence against individuals for their political 
 beliefs undermines the very fabric of our constitutional democracy and 
 chills the free exchange of ideas essential to a healthy civic society;
Whereas leaders at every level--government, education, media, and beyond--must 
 stand united in unequivocal condemnation of political violence, 
 regardless of their ideology;
Whereas the tragic loss of Charlie Kirk must not be allowed to deepen the 
 divides in our Nation, but instead serve as a turning point to recommit 
 ourselves to better angels, and to the timeless American principles of 
 liberty governed by truth and the virtues of peaceful dialogue; and
Whereas Charlie Kirk would not have us respond to his death with despair, but 
 rather with renewed 

=== purpose ===
-to speak truth with courage, to stand firm 
 in faith, to seek unity while standing firm in principle, and to serve 
 as living reminders of the values he championed: faith, family, and 
 freedom: Now, therefore, be it
 Resolved, That the House of Representatives--

    (1) condemns in the strongest possible terms the assassination of 
 Charles ``Charlie'' James Kirk, and all forms of political violence;

    (2) commends and honors the dedicated law enforcement and emergency 
 personnel for their tireless efforts in finding the suspect responsible 
 for the assassination of Charlie Kirk and urges the administration of 
 swift justice to the suspect;

    (3) extends its deepest condolences and sympathies to Charlie Kirk's 
 family, including his wife, Erika, and their two young children, and 
 prays for comfort, peace, and healing in this time of unspeakable loss;

    (4) honors the life, leadership, and legacy of Charlie Kirk, whose 
 steadfast dedication to the Constitution, civil discourse, and Biblical 
 truth inspired a generation to cherish and defend the blessings of 
 liberty; and

    (5) calls upon all Americans--regardless of race, party affiliation, 
 or creed--to reject political violence, recommit to respectful debate, 
 uphold American values, and respect one another as fellow Americans.
 Attest:

 Clerk.