February 6 (legislative day, February 5), 2025
Mr. Moran (for himself, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Warner, Mr. Kaine, Mr. Cruz, Ms. Cantwell, Ms. Duckworth, Mr. Budd, Mr. Tillis, Mrs. Gillibrand, Mr. Markey, Ms. Blunt Rochester, Mrs. Blackburn, Mr. Warnock, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. Schumer, Mr. Young, Mrs. Hyde-Smith, Mr. Whitehouse, Ms. Alsobrooks, Mr. Coons, Mr. Reed, Mr. Moreno, Mr. Hagerty, Mr. Wicker, Ms. Warren, Mr. Scott of South Carolina, Ms. Murkowski, Mr. Banks, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Thune, and Mr. Husted) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
Honoring the memory of the victims of the tragic mid-air collision between American Airlines Flight 5342 and United States Army Aviation Brigade Priority Air Transport 25 on January 29, 2025.
Whereas, on January 29, 2025, American Airlines Flight 5342 and United States Army Aviation Brigade Priority Air Transport 25 collided near the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport;
Whereas the tragic collision resulted in the loss of 67 lives, including passengers, airline personnel, and members of the Armed Forces from Kansas, Virginia, North Carolina, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, and several countries;
Whereas the bravery, dedication, and swift action of first responders played a critical role in the rescue and recovery efforts under harsh conditions, including—
(1)
the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Fire and Rescue;
(2)
the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Police;
(3)
the District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department;
(4)
the Metropolitan Police Department;
(5)
the District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment;
(6)
the District of Columbia Homeland Security Emergency Management Agency;
(7)
the District of Columbia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner;
(8)
the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service;
(9)
the Prince George’s County Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department;
(10)
the Charles County Sheriff's Office;
(11)
the Charles County Department of Emergency Services;
(12)
the Charles County Volunteer Fire and Emergency Medical Services;
(13)
the Baltimore City Fire Department;
(14)
the Baltimore Police Department;
(15)
the Anne Arundel County Fire Department;
(16)
the Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue Services;
(17)
the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services;
(18)
the Maryland Department of State Police;
(19)
the Maryland Natural Resources Police;
(20)
the City of Fairfax Fire Department;
(21)
the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department;
(22)
the Arlington County Fire Department;
(23)
the Arlington County Department of Public Safety Communications and Emergency Management;
(24)
the Arlington County Police Department;
(25)
the Alexandria Fire Department;
(26)
the Alexandria Police Department;
(27)
the Virginia State Police;
(28)
the Virginia Department of Emergency Management;
(29)
the Virginia Department of Transportation;
(30)
the Prince William’s County Department of Fire and Rescue;
(31)
the National Capital Region Incident Management Team;
(32)
the Coast Guard;
(33)
the Army;
(34)
the Air Force;
(35)
the Navy;
(36)
the Federal Bureau of Investigation;
(37)
the Secret Service;
(38)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection;
(39)
the Park Police;
(40)
the Department of Defense;
(41)
the Naval District Washington Fire and Emergency Medical Services; and
(42)
the Department of Labor;
Whereas the community, the Nation, and the world mourn the loss of those on board and recognize the profound impact this tragedy has on the families, friends, and colleagues of the victims; and
Whereas the American spirit of solidarity and support in times of crisis has once again been demonstrated through the outpouring of support, prayers, and assistance to the affected families and communities: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate—
(1)
commemorates the 67 lives lost in the tragic collision of American Airlines Flight 5342 and United States Army Aviation Brigade Priority Air Transport 25 on January 29, 2025;
(2)
offers heartfelt condolences to the families, loved ones, and friends of the victims; and
(3)
expresses gratitude to the brave law enforcement and emergency medical personnel who responded to the collision.