H.Res. 719

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 719 Engrossed in House (EH)]

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H. Res. 719

In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

September 19, 2025.
Whereas Charles ``Charlie'' James Kirk, born October 14, 1993, was a courageous 
American patriot, whose life was tragically and unjustly cut short in an 
act of political violence on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley 
University;
Whereas Charlie Kirk was a devoted Christian, who boldly lived out his faith 
with conviction, courage, and compassion;
Whereas Charlie Kirk was a dedicated husband to his beloved wife, Erika Kirk, 
and a loving father to their daughter and son, exemplifying the virtues 
of faith, fidelity, and fatherhood;
Whereas Charlie Kirk was a fierce defender of the American founding and its 
timeless principles of life, liberty, limited government, and individual 
responsibility;
Whereas Charlie Kirk, at 18 years old, founded Turning Point USA in 2012, a 
student movement with the mission to ``identify, educate, train, and 
organize students to promote the principles of fiscal responsibility, 
free markets, and limited government'';
Whereas Charlie Kirk became one of the most prominent voices in America, 
engaging in respectful, civil discourse across college campuses, media 
platforms, and national forums, always seeking to elevate truth, foster 
understanding, and strengthen the Republic;
Whereas Charlie Kirk personified the values of the First Amendment, exercising 
his God-given right to speak freely, challenge prevailing narratives, 
and did so with honor, courage, and respect for his fellow Americans;
Whereas Charlie Kirk's commitment to civil discussion and debate stood as a 
model for young Americans across the political spectrum, and he worked 
tirelessly to promote unity without compromising on conviction;
Whereas the assassination of Charlie Kirk was not only a heinous act of 
violence, but a sobering reminder of the growing threat posed by 
political extremism and hatred in our society;
Whereas such acts of politically motivated violence are antithetical to the 
principles of a free republic, in which differences of opinion are to be 
debated--not silenced--with civility, reason, and mutual respect;
Whereas the rise in targeted violence against individuals for their political 
beliefs undermines the very fabric of our constitutional democracy and 
chills the free exchange of ideas essential to a healthy civic society;
Whereas leaders at every level--government, education, media, and beyond--must 
stand united in unequivocal condemnation of political violence, 
regardless of their ideology;
Whereas the tragic loss of Charlie Kirk must not be allowed to deepen the 
divides in our Nation, but instead serve as a turning point to recommit 
ourselves to better angels, and to the timeless American principles of 
liberty governed by truth and the virtues of peaceful dialogue; and
Whereas Charlie Kirk would not have us respond to his death with despair, but 
rather with renewed purpose--to speak truth with courage, to stand firm 
in faith, to seek unity while standing firm in principle, and to serve 
as living reminders of the values he championed: faith, family, and 
freedom: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) condemns in the strongest possible terms the assassination of 
Charles ``Charlie'' James Kirk, and all forms of political violence;
(2) commends and honors the dedicated law enforcement and emergency 
personnel for their tireless efforts in finding the suspect responsible 
for the assassination of Charlie Kirk and urges the administration of 
swift justice to the suspect;
(3) extends its deepest condolences and sympathies to Charlie Kirk's 
family, including his wife, Erika, and their two young children, and 
prays for comfort, peace, and healing in this time of unspeakable loss;
(4) honors the life, leadership, and legacy of Charlie Kirk, whose 
steadfast dedication to the Constitution, civil discourse, and Biblical 
truth inspired a generation to cherish and defend the blessings of 
liberty; and
(5) calls upon all Americans--regardless of race, party affiliation, 
or creed--to reject political violence, recommit to respectful debate, 
uphold American values, and respect one another as fellow Americans.
Attest:

Clerk.