dr. steven rael helped apprehend a gunman and assistnd the injured thereby risking their lives for the safety of others. now, some of the actions to place during this tragedy has been carried extensively in the media. the reaction of the people of tucson in arizona to this tragedy has been incredibly uplifting and encouraging to all of us.ar there are so many stories of courage and braverriy associated with this action, the quick reaction of our police and other first responders was remarkables not to mention the incrediblence and extremely rapid care provided by the doctors and nurses and caregivers in tucson. so in this great tragedy that has taken place, we can again be comforted with the knowledge that our citizens reacted and the way that americans do, and with heroism, with courage and the sacrifice. so, i think it is entirelyy appropriate that this resolution be passed as one of the first acts of the new congress of the 112th congress of the united states senate and house, and i want to thank all americans for their concern, their prayers and the sympathy and support that they havee ex