119-sres396

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 396 Agreed to Senate

    (ATS) ]

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119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
S. RES. 396

 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 SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

 September 16, 2025

 Mr. Bennet (for himself and Mr. Hickenlooper) submitted the following 
 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

 September 30, 2025

 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to

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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 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 Senate--

    (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 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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