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119THCONGRESS
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STSESSION S. RES. 174
Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the attack on the Alfred P. Murrah
Federal Building.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
APRIL10, 2025
Mr. L
ANKFORD(for himself and Mr. MULLIN) submitted the following
resolution; which was considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the attack on the
Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building.
Whereas, 30 years ago, on Wednesday morning, April 19,
1995, at the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Okla-
homa City, Oklahoma, the United States was brutally at-
tacked in the deadliest domestic terrorist attack in the
Nation’s history, which killed 168 people, including 19
children, and injured more than 850 others, leaving an
ineffaceable mark on the Nation;
Whereas the horror of the attack devastated hundreds of
families and left an enduring impact on the Oklahoma
community and the United States, demonstrating the
devastating consequences of violent acts of terror;
Whereas the people of the United States still remember and
mourn those who lost their lives on April 19, 1995, en-
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suring that their memory and sacrifice will not be forgot-
ten;
Whereas the explosion destroyed one-third of the 9-story Al-
fred P. Murrah Federal Building, creating a 30-foot by
8-foot crater in the street, damaging over 300 other
buildings in the surrounding area, including a childcare
center in a YMCA building, causing over $652,000,000
in total damages, permanently wrecking the lives of
countless members of the community, and leaving a last-
ing impact that endures to the date of this resolution;
Whereas the brave heroes of Oklahoma and the United States
displayed extraordinary courage and compassion in a per-
ilous moment by responding to the attack, with incredible
effort by local, State, Tribal, and Federal law enforce-
ment, firefighters, emergency services, search and rescue
teams, and selfless volunteers from all over the United
States who saved lives, assisted the survivors, comforted
the bereaved, and provided any and all support that was
needed, including to those who came to Oklahoma City
to aid those affected by the horrific attack, showcasing
the resilience of the American spirit;
Whereas, though faced with adversity and overwhelming chal-
lenges, courageous men and women demonstrated im-
mense resilience that became the foundation upon which
the beautiful story of the strength and hope of Oklahoma
was built, setting an example for future generations to
overcome tragedy with determination and grace;
Whereas, while this tragedy was one of the most devastating
acts of evil in Oklahoma’s history, the people of the
United States can look back and see how heroically the
community responded and be proud of the courage, brav-
ery, and love that was displayed for the world to see;
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Whereas the civic community, nonprofit community, art com-
munity, faith-based community, houses of worship, and
numerous others acted in a self-sacrificial manner and
stepped up in a time of desperation to help the people in
the community who were impacted by this great tragedy,
showcasing the unbreakable spirit of kindness that rep-
resents the best of humanity;
Whereas the people of Oklahoma and the United States have
established and preserved a permanent Oklahoma City
National Memorial to honor those who lost their lives,
those who survived, and all who were changed forever;
Whereas the Oklahoma City National Memorial draws hun-
dreds of thousands of visitors from around the world
each year to the site of that tragic event, acting as a
place of reflection and remembrance;
Whereas the Oklahoma City National Memorial brings com-
fort, strength, peace, hope, and serenity to the many visi-
tors who come to the memorial and museum each year
to remember and to learn, fostering a commitment to a
more peaceful society;
Whereas the Oklahoma City National Memorial Foundation
holds an annual marathon on the anniversary of the ter-
rorist attack in which thousands of people participate to
honor those who lost their lives and the families who were
affected by this great tragedy, transforming grief into ac-
tion and remembrance into renewal;
Whereas the Oklahoma City Bombing Survivor’s Network
was created by survivors of the bombing who came to-
gether and helped those directly affected by the tragedy
by providing space for survivors to share their experi-
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ences, strengthen each other, and provide access to ther-
apy services;
Whereas the ‘‘Oklahoma Standard’’ was born out of the
Oklahoma City bombing and is a true testament to the
spirit of Oklahoma’s people and an embodiment of the
heart of Oklahoma, inspiring others to act with kindness,
service, and resilience and reminding the Nation that
goodness prevails even in the face of abhorrent violence;
Whereas the Survivor Tree, an American elm that survived
the blast of the Oklahoma City bombing, still stands
stronger than ever and serves as a symbol of hope and
courage to all those who were affected by the terrorist at-
tack, a living witness to the strength of endurance;
Whereas, in 2025, a sapling from the Survivor Tree was
planted on the grounds of the United States Capitol to
honor the message of hope and perseverance Oklahomans
and the entire United States brought forward after the
tragic attack, ensuring its legacy endures and inspires fu-
ture generations; and
Whereas the 30th anniversary of the terrorist bombing of the
Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma, is on April 19, 2025: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate— 1
(1) joins with the people of the United States 2
in sending condolences, respect, and prayers to the 3
families, friends, and neighbors of the 168 people 4
killed in the terrorist bombing of the Alfred P. 5
Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, Okla-6
homa; 7
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(2) recognizes the remarkable courage and self-1
lessness of countless individuals and organizations 2
both locally and from around the United States who 3
embodied the ‘‘Oklahoma Standard’’ and self-sacrifi-4
cially provided immediate aid, comfort, and healing 5
to the devastated community following the bombing; 6
(3) thanks the brave heroes, who aided those in 7
need after the Oklahoma City bombing, who have 8
not been previously thanked or have been under-9
appreciated in the past; 10
(4) sends the thoughts and prayers of the Sen-11
ate to those still suffering from the mental and 12
physical injuries from the bombing; 13
(5) expresses the gratitude of the Senate for 14
the recovery of those who were able to recover from 15
their injuries; 16
(6) thanks the thousands of first responders, 17
rescue workers, medical personnel, and volunteers 18
from Oklahoma and across the United States who 19
answered the call for help that April morning and in 20
the days and weeks that followed; 21
(7) resolves to work with the people of the 22
United States to promote the goals and mission es-23
tablished by the Oklahoma City National Memorial 24
on the 30th anniversary of that fateful day; 25
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(8) supports the resolve for the future, written 1
on the wall of the Oklahoma City National Memo-2
rial, ‘‘We come here to remember those who were 3
killed, those who survived, and those changed for-4
ever. May all who leave here know the impact of vio-5
lence. May this memorial offer comfort, strength, 6
peace, hope, and serenity.’’; 7
(9) encourages the people of the United States 8
to look to the bravery and selflessness of those who 9
stepped up in a perilous moment in time to help the 10
hurt community in Oklahoma City as an example of 11
resilience, unity, and compassion, and to embody 12
these values in their own communities; 13
(10) affirms the significance of memorializing 14
that tragic moment in the history of the United 15
States and honoring the victims and survivors of the 16
attack by ensuring that lessons learned from the 17
Oklahoma City bombing shape the Nation’s ap-18
proach to combating violence, demonstrating selfless 19
compassion to individuals and families affected by 20
tragedies, and inspiring hope for the entire United 21
States and the world; 22
(11) congratulates the people of Oklahoma City 23
for making tremendous progress over the past 3 dec-24
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ades and demonstrating their steadfast commitment 1
to the ability of hope to triumph over violence; 2
(12) applauds the people of Oklahoma City as 3
they persevere and stand as a beacon to the rest of 4
the United States and the world, attesting to the 5
strength of goodness in overcoming evil wherever it 6
arises; and 7
(13) directs the Secretary of the Senate to 8
transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the 9
Oklahoma City National Memorial Foundation, as 10
an expression of appreciation. 11
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