119-hres728

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 728 Introduced in House

    (IH) ]

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119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
H. RES. 728

 Condemning the tragic act of violence on September 10, 2025, in 
Evergreen, Colorado, recognizing the victims, survivors, and responders 
 and expressing condolences and support to their families and their 
 communities.

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 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

 September 16, 2025

 Ms. Pettersen (for herself, Ms. DeGette, Mr. Neguse, Mr. Hurd of 
Colorado, Ms. Boebert, Mr. Crank, Mr. Crow, and Mr. Evans of Colorado) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
 on Education and Workforce

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 RESOLUTION

 Condemning the tragic act of violence on September 10, 2025, in 
Evergreen, Colorado, recognizing the victims, survivors, and responders 
 and expressing condolences and support to their families and their 
 communities.

Whereas, on September 10, 2025, a student violently opened fire at Evergreen 
 High School in Evergreen, Colorado;
Whereas this tragic shooting traumatized the staff and students of Evergreen 
 High School and resulted in the hospitalization of 2 victims;
Whereas responders from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and Jeffco Public 
 Schools R-1 security officers arrived within 2 minutes of the school's 
 lockdown;
Whereas the swift actions of first responders, law enforcement, educators, 
 staff, and neighbors helped protect students and staff and prevent 
 further harm, demonstrating courage and dedication in the face of 
 crisis;
Whereas the medical care of the trauma staff at CommonSpirit St. Anthony 
 Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado gave the victims a chance to 
 survive their wounds;
Whereas countless students, educators, and faculty experienced significant 
 trauma as a result of this shooting;
Whereas the entire Evergreen, Colorado, community has been forever changed by 
 this tragic event; and
Whereas all children should be able to attend school without fearing for their 
 lives: Now, therefore, be it
 Resolved, That the House of Representatives--

    (1) condemns the horrific act of violence that occurred at 
 Evergreen High School in Evergreen, Colorado, on September 10, 
 2025;

    (2) honors the victims and survivors of this horrifying 
 incident;

    (3) extends its deepest condolences and support to the 
 friends and families of the victims and survivors, and to the 
 communities of Evergreen High School and Jefferson County, 
 Colorado;

    (4) recognizes the strength of the Evergreen community in 
 responding to this tragedy; and

    (5) honors the first responders, law enforcement, school 
 safety officers, health care providers, educators, faculty, and 
 neighbors whose quick actions safeguarded lives during and 
 after the attack.
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