A resolution condemning the horrific attack in Parkland, Florida, and expressing support and prayers for all those impacted by that tragedy.

Bill: 115-sres-421
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2018-03-01
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes

Crime victims

Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation

Educational facilities and institutions

Elementary and secondary education

Emergency medical services and trauma care

First responders and emergency personnel

Florida

Law enforcement officers

School administration

Teaching, teachers, curricula

Violent crime
Latest action: action_date: 2018-03-01
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration CR S1321; text: CR S1319)

Summaries:
action_date: 2018-03-01
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p> Condemns the attack at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, on February 14, 2018.</p>

action_date: 2018-03-01
action_desc: Passed Senate without amendment
text: <p> Condemns the attack at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, on February 14, 2018.</p>

tv_txt: III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 421 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 1, 2018 Mr. Rubio (for himself, Mr. Nelson , Mr. McConnell , Mr. Schumer , Mr. Alexander , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Bennet , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Blunt , Mr. Booker , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Brown , Mr. Burr , Ms. Cantwell , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Carper , Mr. Casey , Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Cochran , Ms. Collins , Mr. Coons , Mr. Corker , Mr. Cornyn , Ms. Cortez Masto , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Daines , Mr. Donnelly , Ms. Duckworth , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Enzi , Mrs. Ernst , Mrs. Feinstein , Mrs. Fischer , Mr. Flake , Mr. Gardner , Mrs. Gillibrand , Mr. Graham , Mr. Grassley , Ms. Harris , Ms. Hassan , Mr. Hatch , Mr. Heinrich , Ms. Heitkamp , Mr. Heller , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Isakson , Mr. Johnson , Mr. Jones , Mr. Kaine , Mr. Kennedy , Mr. King , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Leahy , Mr. Lee , Mr. Manchin , Mr. Markey , Mr. McCain , Mrs. McCaskill , Mr. Menendez , Mr. Merkley , Mr. Moran , Ms. Murkowski , Mr. Murphy , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Paul , Mr. Perdue , Mr. Peters , Mr. Portman , Mr. Reed , Mr. Risch , Mr. Roberts , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Sanders , Mr. Sasse , Mr. Schatz , Mr. Scott , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Shelby , Ms. Smith , Ms. Stabenow , Mr. Sullivan , Mr. Tester , Mr. Thune , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Toomey , Mr. Udall , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Warner , Ms. Warren , Mr. Whitehouse , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Wyden , and Mr. Young ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Condemning the horrific attack in Parkland, Florida, and expressing support and prayers for all those impacted by that tragedy.

Whereas on February 14, 2018, a mass shooting took place at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida; Whereas the people of the United States mourn the 17 innocent lives that were lost at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in this unthinkable tragedy; Whereas the people of the United States continue to pray for those who were wounded in the attack and continue to recover; and Whereas the people of the United States are grateful for the quick action of first responders who cared for the injured: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) condemns the senseless attack at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, that took place on Wednesday, February 14, 2018; (2) honors the memory of the victims that were killed; (3) expresses hope for a full and speedy recovery and pledges continued support for people that were injured in the attack; (4) offers heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to all of the students, teachers, administrators, and faculty of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, as well as the families, friends, and loved ones affected by the tragedy; and (5) honors the selfless and dedicated service of— (A) the teachers, school administrators, school support staff, medical professionals, and other individuals in the Broward County community; (B) the emergency response teams and law enforcement officials who responded to the call of duty; and (C) the law enforcement officials who continue to investigate the attack.