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III
116TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
S. RES. 71
Honoring the memory of the victims of the senseless attack at Marjory
Stoneman Douglas High School 1 year ago.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
Mr. RUBIO (for himself and Mr. SCOTT of Florida) submitted the following
resolution; which was considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
Honoring the memory of the victims of the senseless attack
at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School 1 year ago.
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
those who were affected by this tragedy;
Whereas President Donald Trump stated: ‘‘No child, no
teacher, should ever be in danger in an American school.
No parent should ever have to fear for their sons and
daughters when they kiss them goodbye in the morning.’’;
Whereas the Parkland community has shown strength, com-
passion, and unity in the past year; and
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•SRES 71 ATS
Whereas February 14, 2019, marks 1 year since the horrific
attack: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate—
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(1) commemorates the victims killed in the at-
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tack and offers heartfelt condolences and deepest
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sympathies to the families, loved ones, and friends of
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the victims;
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(2) honors the survivors and pledges continued
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support for their recovery;
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(3) recognizes the strength and resilience of the
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Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School community;
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and
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(4) expresses gratitude to the emergency med-
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ical and health care professionals of the Parkland
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community for their efforts in responding to the at-
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tack and caring for the victims and survivors.
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