A resolution honoring the memories of the victims of the senseless attack at the Covenant School on March 27, 2023.

Bill: 118-sres-150
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
Introduced: 2023-03-30
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes

Crime victims

Elementary and secondary education

Emergency medical services and trauma care

First responders and emergency personnel

Law enforcement officers

Tennessee

Violent crime
Latest action: action_date: 2023-03-30
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1081; text: CR S1103)

Summaries:
action_date: 2023-03-30
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p>This resolution honors the memories of the victims of the attack at the Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee, on March 27, 2023. </p> <p>The resolution offers condolences to the families and friends of the victims and expresses gratitude to the first responders.</p>

action_date: 2023-03-30
action_desc: Passed Senate
text: <p>This resolution honors the memories of the victims of the attack at the Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee, on March 27, 2023. </p> <p>The resolution offers condolences to the families and friends of the victims and expresses gratitude to the first responders.</p>

tv_txt: III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 150 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 30, 2023 Mrs. Blackburn (for herself and Mr. Hagerty ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring the memories of the victims of the senseless attack at the Covenant School on March 27, 2023.

Whereas, on March 27, 2023, a mass shooting that claimed the lives of 6 teachers and students took place at the Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee; Whereas these victims included 9-year-old students, Evelyn Dieckhaus, William Kinney, and Hallie Scruggs, head of the school Dr. Katherine Koonce, custodian Mike Hill, and substitute teacher Cynthia Peak; Whereas the people of Tennessee and the United States continue to pray for the individuals who were affected by this unspeakable evil; Whereas the Nashville community has shown strength, compassion, and unity; and Whereas officers of the Nashville Police Department and other first responders demonstrated incredible bravery preventing the loss of additional life: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) honors the memories of the victims of the senseless and cowardly attack at the Covenant School on March 27, 2023, and offers heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to the families, loved ones, friends, and church family of the victims; (2) recognizes the strength and resilience of the Covenant School community, the City of Nashville, and the State of Tennessee; (3) expresses deep gratitude to the first responders, including police officers, emergency medical personnel, fire department officials, and local, State, and Federal agents and officers, including Nashville Police Chief John Drake, whose incredible bravery prevented the loss of additional life; and (4) applauds the heroism displayed by the officers, including officers Rex Engelbert and Michael Collazo, who willingly ran toward danger, putting their lives on the line to save others.