A resolution honoring the memory of the victims of the heinous attack at the Pulse nightclub on June 12, 2016.

Bill: 116-sres-246
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Introduced: 2019-06-12
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays

Congressional tributes

Crime victims

Emergency medical services and trauma care

First responders and emergency personnel

Florida

Hate crimes

Law enforcement officers

Terrorism

Violent crime
Latest action: action_date: 2019-06-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3330-3331; text: CR S3367)

Summaries:
action_date: 2019-06-12
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p>This resolution commemorates the 49 victims killed in the attack at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016.</p> <p>It also offers heartfelt condolences to the families, loved ones, and friends of the victims.</p>

action_date: 2019-06-12
action_desc: Passed Senate
text: <p>This resolution commemorates the 49 victims killed in the attack at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016.</p> <p>It also offers heartfelt condolences to the families, loved ones, and friends of the victims.</p>

tv_txt: III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 246 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 12, 2019 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 Islamic State of Iraq and Syria targeted the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, where he killed 49 innocent victims 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; 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, 2019, marks 3 years since the lives of the 49 innocent victims were tragically cut short by the senseless act of terrorism: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) commemorates the 49 victims killed in the attack at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016, and offers heartfelt condolences to the families, loved ones, and friends of the victims; (2) honors the dozens of survivors of the attack and pledges continued resolve to stand against terrorism and hate; and (3) expresses gratitude to the brave law enforcement and emergency medical personnel who responded to the attack.