Title: A resolution honoring the memories of the victims of the building collapse in Surfside, Florida, on June 24, 2021, and the bravery and selfless service of the individuals who responded to the building collapse.
Policy area: Emergency Management

Summary:
This resolution commends the bravery and selfless service demonstrated by the first responders deployed in the aftermath of the collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium building in Surfside, Florida, on June 24, 2021, and commemorates the lives lost.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 300 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 300

   Honoring the memories of the victims of the building collapse in 
   Surfside, Florida, on June 24, 2021, and the bravery and selfless 
   service of the individuals who responded to the building collapse.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             July 14, 2021

    Mr. Scott of Florida (for himself and Mr. Rubio) submitted the 
        following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Honoring the memories of the victims of the building collapse in 
   Surfside, Florida, on June 24, 2021, and the bravery and selfless 
   service of the individuals who responded to the building collapse.

Whereas, on Thursday, June 24, 2021, portions of the Champlain Towers South 
        condominium building in Surfside, Florida, catastrophically collapsed;
Whereas, in the aftermath of the devastating collapse--

    (1) one of the largest rescue and recovery operations in the history of 
the United States commenced to locate scores of residents who were 
unaccounted for and believed to be in the collapsed building;

    (2) first responders from across the State of Florida immediately 
answered the call of duty, including firefighters, uniformed police 
officers, rescue and recovery crews, emergency medical technicians, 
physicians, nurses, and others rushing to save the lives of individuals 
trapped in the building;

    (3) international rescue crews and emergency support organizations from 
Israel and Mexico responded to the site to aid in the search and recovery 
efforts;

    (4) National Urban Search and Rescue Response System task forces from 
Florida, Virginia, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, as well as 
emergency specialists from California, deployed to Surfside, Florida, to 
provide critical support;

    (5) numerous volunteer organizations and individuals from across the 
United States and around the world responded to Surfside, Florida, to 
support the community and provide aid, resources, and assistance to 
individuals in need; and

    (6) teams worked tirelessly around the clock to rescue survivors and 
recover the remains of individuals killed in the tragic collapse;

Whereas the building collapse in Surfside, Florida, led to significant injuries 
        and the heartbreaking loss of life; and
Whereas this devastating building collapse has been met with an overwhelming 
        outpouring of support from the people of the United States and people 
        throughout the world, who continue to pray for the victims, their 
        families, and all individuals affected by this tragedy: Now, therefore, 
        be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) commends the bravery and selfless service demonstrated 
        by the local, State, national, and international teams of first 
        responders deployed in the aftermath of the collapse of the 
        Champlain Towers South condominium building in Surfside, 
        Florida, on June 24, 2021;
            (2) commemorates the lives lost in the tragic building 
        collapse and offers heartfelt condolences to the families, 
        loved ones, and friends of the victims; and
            (3) expresses sincere gratitude to the countless 
        organizations and individuals offering resources, support, and 
        comfort to the survivors and community in Surfside, Florida.
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