H. Res. 176 (Introduced in House) — Commending the heroism, courage, and sacrifice of Sean Collier, an officer in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Police Department, Martin Richard, an 8-year-old resident of Dorchester, Massachusetts, Krystle Campbell, Lu Lingzi, a student at Boston University, and all the victims who are recovering from injuries caused by the attacks in Boston, Massachusetts, including Richard Donohue, Jr., an officer in the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Transit Police Department.

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that—

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the people of the United States honor the memories of Officer Sean Collier, Martin Richard, Krystle Campbell, and Lu Lingzi, and express deep condolences to their families and friends;

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Officer Sean Collier and Officer Richard Donohue, Jr., represent the best of Massachusetts and of law enforcement;

(3)

the people of the United States convey profound gratitude and prayers for a complete recovery to Officer Richard Donohue, Jr., and to all of the other victims who remain in the hospital recovering from injuries caused by the attacks in Boston, Massachusetts;

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the service and sacrifice of Officer Sean Collier and Officer Richard Donohue, Jr., will never be forgotten by the residents of Massachusetts or the people of the United States, and will forever serve as an example of incredible bravery and sacrifice; and

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the people of the United States express thanks to the men and women of law enforcement for their unwavering determination, courage, and resolve to bring to justice the people responsible for the bombings that occurred during the running of the 117th Boston Marathon.

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Apr 23, 2013viewing Introduced in House Mr. Markey (for himself, Mr. Neal, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Capuano, Mr. McGovern, Ms. Tsongas, Mr. Keating, Mr. Tierney, and Mr. Kennedy) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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