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Public Law 92–299
Deploring the attempted assassination of Governor George C. Wallace of Alabama.
Approved May 18, 1972
Statutory text
JOINT RESOLUTION
Deploring the attempted assassination of Governor George C. Wallace of Alabama.
Whereas Governor George C. Wallace of Alabama was shot and critically wounded on May 15, 1972, by a would be assassin; and
Whereas this act of violence is deplored and universally condemned by all Americans; and
Whereas the people of the Nation are shocked that this tragedy could occur and that our democratic processes are fraught with such danger to those who actively participate therein; and
Whereas all Americans are saddened at this tragedy and sympathize deeply with Governor Wallace and his family and pray for his recovery: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the attempted
Gov. George C. Wallace of Ala.
assassination of Governor Wallace is deeply deplored and condemned; and
That Governor Wallace has the best wishes and prayers of all citizens for his speedy recovery; and
That the Wallace family is extended the sympathy and encouragement and best wishes of all members of Congress, the distinguished Vice President and the President of the United States.
Approved May 18, 1972.