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79S11220 MMS-D

By:  Harper-Brown                                                 H.R. No. 401



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, In the wake of the terrorist bombings in London on 
July 7, 2005, citizens of Irving have expressed their outrage and 
sorrow at this horrific attack on the civilian population in the 
British capital; and
	WHEREAS, At least 50 morning commuters have been confirmed 
dead, with some 700 others injured in the four bombings; within 
minutes, explosives were detonated on three subway trains, taking 
many innocent lives and wreaking havoc on the London Underground; 
less than an hour later, one of the city's famed double-decker buses 
was ripped apart by another bomb, leaving at least 13 more people 
dead; and
	WHEREAS, In this time of great human loss, our hearts go out 
to the victims of this violent tragedy and to their families; 
moreover, we wish to express our admiration for the many rescue 
workers and volunteers who have helped to protect and comfort those 
whose lives have been forever changed by the bombings; and
	WHEREAS, Moving forward in the aftermath of this devastating 
incident will be a formidable challenge, yet by demonstrating a 
determination to restore normalcy, those affected send an important 
message of solidarity and hope that is shared by countless 
individuals around the globe; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby join the citizens of Irving 
in paying tribute to the victims of the London subway and bus 
bombings of July 7, 2005, and extend heartfelt sympathy to those 
whose loved ones were lost or injured in this barbaric and senseless 
attack.