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A resolution honoring the memories of the victims of the senseless attack at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018.

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What This Bill Does

This resolution honors the memory of 17 teachers and students killed in a mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida on February 14, 2018. The Senate expresses condolences to families and loved ones of the victims and recognizes the strength of the Parkland community.

Who It Affects

Families and loved ones of the 17 victims killed in the shooting, survivors of the attack, the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School community, and emergency medical and health care professionals in the Parkland community.

Key Provisions

- The Senate honors the memories of the victims and offers condolences and deepest sympathies to families, loved ones and friends (Section 1) - The Senate honors the survivors of the attack and pledges continued support for their recovery (Section 2) - The Senate recognizes the strength and resilience of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School community (Section 3) - The Senate expresses gratitude to emergency medical and health care professionals in the Parkland community for their response efforts and care for victims and survivors (Section 4)

What Changes

This is a resolution expressing Senate sentiment. It does not create new laws or change existing government policies or procedures.

Important Definitions

None defined in bill text.

III 118TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION S. RES. 60 Honoring the memories of the victims of the senseless attack at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018. IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES FEBRUARY 14, 2023 Mr. SCOTT of Florida (for himself and Mr. RUBIO) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring the memories of the victims of the senseless attack at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018. Whereas, on February 14, 2018, a mass shooting that took the lives of 17 teachers and students took place at Mar- jory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Flor- ida; Whereas the people of the United States continue to pray for the individuals who were affected by this tragedy; Whereas the Parkland community has shown strength, com- passion, and unity over the past 5 years; and Whereas February 14, 2023, marks 5 years since the horrific attack: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate— 1 VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:47 Feb 14, 2023 Jkt 039200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6201 E:\BILLS\SR60.ATS SR60 pbinns on DSKJLVW7X2PROD with $$_JOB 2 •SRES 60 ATS (1) honors the memories of the victims of the 1 senseless attack at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High 2 School on February 14, 2018, and offers heartfelt 3 condolences and deepest sympathies to the families, 4 loved ones, and friends of the victims; 5 (2) honors the survivors of the attack and 6 pledges continued support for their recovery; 7 (3) recognizes the strength and resilience of the 8 Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School community; 9 and 10 (4) expresses gratitude to the emergency med- 11 ical and health care professionals of the Parkland 12 community for their efforts in responding to the at- 13 tack and caring for the victims and survivors. 14 Æ VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:47 Feb 14, 2023 Jkt 039200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6301 E:\BILLS\SR60.ATS SR60 pbinns on DSKJLVW7X2PROD with $$_JOB

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