Honoring and remembering the victims of the crash of American Airlines Flight 587 in Rockaway Queens, New York, on November 12, 2001, and extending the sincerest condolences of the citizens of the United States to the families and friends of those individuals.

House Resolution 857 is a commemorative measure intended to officially honor the 265 individuals who lost their lives during the crash of American Airlines Flight 587 in Belle Harbor, Queens, on November 12, 2001. The resolution formally extends the condolences of the United States to the families of the victims and recognizes the enduring impact of the tragedy on the Dominican-American community and the residents of Rockaway. As a simple resolution, it serves as a formal statement of remembrance and does not create new laws, provide funding, or change federal aviation policy.