S.Res. 258

119 SRES 258 IS: Honoring the lives and service of Natalie and Davy Lloyd and expressing condolence to the family of Natalie and Davy Lloyd.
 U.S. Senate
 2025-06-02
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 III  119th CONGRESS  1st Session  S. RES. 258  IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES   June 2, 2025   Mr. Hawley  (for himself and  Mr. Schmitt ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the  Committee on the Judiciary    RESOLUTION
Honoring the lives and service of Natalie and Davy Lloyd and expressing condolence 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, her love for everyone she encountered, and her dedication to caring for children;
Whereas David ( 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 lawless Haitian gangs on May 23, 2024: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate—
(1)
extends heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Natalie and David ( Davy ) Lloyd;
(2)
recognizes and honors Natalie and Davy Lloyd as extraordinarily faithful missionaries 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.