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[Congressional Bills 118th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. Res. 940 Introduced in Senate (IS)]
118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 940
Honoring the lives and service of Natalie and Davy Lloyd and expressing condolences to the family of Natalie and Davy Lloyd.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
December 20 (legislative day, December 16), 2024
Mr. Hawley (for himself and Mr. Schmitt) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
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RESOLUTION
Honoring the lives and service of Natalie and Davy Lloyd and expressing condolences to the family of Natalie and Davy Lloyd.
Whereas Natalie Elizabeth Lloyd--
(1) was born on March 2, 2003, in Joplin, Missouri;
(2) graduated from Ozark Christian Academy and Ozark Bible Institute and College; and
(3) was known for her exceptionally kind heart and love for everyone she encountered and her dedication to caring for children;
Whereas David (referred to in this preamble as "Davy") Joseph Lloyd, III--
(1) was born on July 3, 2000, in Tulsa, Oklahoma;
(2) grew up in Haiti, developing a heart for the Haitian community; and
(3) graduated from Ozark Bible Institute and College in Neosho in April 2022 and went on to become an effective preacher;
Whereas Natalie and Davy Lloyd were married on June 18, 2022, at the Bible Holiness Assembly of God in Neosho, Missouri; Whereas Natalie and Davy Lloyd began their married life together in Neosho, Missouri; Whereas Natalie and Davy Lloyd became full-time missionaries in Haiti in January 2023 with Missions in Haiti, serving the Haitian community and, in particular, Haitian children through a local orphanage; and Whereas Natalie and Davy Lloyd were tragically killed by unlawful Haitian gangs on May 23, 2024: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate-- (1) extends heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Natalie and David (referred to in this resolution as "Davy") Lloyd; (2) recognizes and honors Natalie and Davy Lloyd as extraordinarily faithful missionaries, exceptional Missourians, and great Americans who selflessly dedicated their entire lives to God and serving others; and (3) commemorates the amazing work Natalie and Davy Lloyd completed as missionaries in Haiti and the powerful legacy that the young couple leaves.