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III
116TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
S. RES. 614
Honoring the memory of the victims of the heinous attack at the Pulse
nightclub on June 12, 2016.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
JUNE 11, 2020
Mr. SCOTT of Florida (for himself and Mr. RUBIO) submitted the following
resolution; which was considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
Honoring the memory of the victims of the heinous attack
at the Pulse nightclub on June 12, 2016.
Whereas, on June 12, 2016, a gunman inspired by the Is-
lamic State of Iraq and Syria targeted the Pulse night-
club in Orlando, Florida, where he killed 49 innocent vic-
tims and wounded dozens more in a despicable attack;
Whereas the attack at the Pulse nightclub was an attack on
the LGBTQ community, the Hispanic community, the
City of Orlando, the State of Florida, and the United
States;
Whereas the Orlando community continues to mourn the
tragic loss of life, but has demonstrated remarkable
strength, unity, and resilience in the aftermath of the
horrendous event;
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Whereas June 12 is designated as ‘‘Pulse Remembrance
Day’’ in the State of Florida to honor the victims and
survivors of the senseless attack;
Whereas the people of the United States continue to pray for
those affected by the tragedy; and
Whereas June 12, 2020, marks 4 years since the lives of the
49 innocent victims were tragically cut short by the
senseless act of terrorism: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate—
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(1) commemorates the 49 victims killed in the
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attack at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, on
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June 12, 2016, and offers heartfelt condolences to
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the families, loved ones, and friends of the victims;
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(2) honors the dozens of survivors of the attack
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and pledges continued resolve to stand against ter-
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rorism and hate; and
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(3) expresses gratitude to the brave law en-
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forcement and emergency medical personnel who re-
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sponded to the attack.
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