# Plain Language Summary: House Resolution 927

This is a resolution expressing the House of Representatives' official condolences for the mass shooting that occurred in Aurora, Illinois on February 15, 2019. On that day, a gunman opened fire at the Henry Pratt Company warehouse, killing five employees and wounding six police officers who responded to the scene. The resolution honors the memory of those who died—Russell Beyer, Vicente Juarez, Clayton Parks, Josh Pinkard, and Trevor Wehner—by naming them individually and sharing details about their lives, families, and what made them important to their communities.

The resolution also recognizes the bravery of the Aurora Police Department officers and other emergency responders who arrived within four minutes of the first 911 call. Despite being fired upon immediately, the officers continued to engage the shooter, with five of them being wounded in the process. The resolution commends these officers and all the firefighters, paramedics, and other emergency personnel who responded to the crisis.

In practical terms, this resolution doesn't create new laws or change any policies—it's a formal statement of sympathy and recognition. Its main purpose is to officially acknowledge the tragedy, honor the victims by name, and express solidarity with the Aurora community and all communities affected by gun violence. The resolution also notes the broader pattern of mass shootings in the United States, particularly highlighting that this tragedy occurred just one day after the anniversary of another mass shooting at Northern Illinois University in 2008. While resolutions like this don't have legal force, they serve as an official record of Congress's position and values regarding the tragedy.

Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives and honoring the memory of the victims of the mass shooting in Aurora, Illinois, on February 15, 2019.

Foster, Bill

 <p>This resolution expresses condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the individuals who were killed in the shooting in Aurora, Illinois, on February 15, 2019.</p>