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<dc:title>119 SRES 396 ATS: 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.</dc:title>
<dc:publisher>U.S. Senate</dc:publisher>
<dc:date>2025-09-30</dc:date>
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<distribution-code display="yes">III</distribution-code>
<congress display="yes">119th CONGRESS</congress>
<session display="yes">1st Session</session>
<legis-num>S. RES. 396</legis-num>
<current-chamber>IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES</current-chamber>
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<action-date date="20250916">September 16, 2025</action-date>
<action-desc><sponsor name-id="S330">Mr. Bennet</sponsor> (for himself and <cosponsor name-id="S408">Mr. Hickenlooper</cosponsor>) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the <committee-name committee-id="SSJU00">Committee on the Judiciary</committee-name></action-desc>
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<action-date date="20250930">September 30, 2025</action-date>
<action-desc>Committee discharged; considered and agreed to</action-desc>
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<official-title display="yes">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.</official-title>
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<whereas><text>Whereas, on September 10, 2025, a student violently opened fire at Evergreen High School in Evergreen, Colorado;</text></whereas> <whereas><text>Whereas this tragic shooting traumatized the staff and students of Evergreen High School and resulted in the hospitalization of 2 victims;</text></whereas>
<whereas commented="no"><text>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;</text></whereas> <whereas><text>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;</text></whereas>
<whereas commented="no"><text>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;</text></whereas> <whereas><text>Whereas countless students, educators, and faculty experienced significant trauma as a result of this shooting;</text></whereas>
<whereas><text>Whereas the entire Evergreen, Colorado, community has been forever changed by this tragic event; and</text></whereas> <whereas><text>Whereas all children should be able to attend school without fearing for their lives: Now, therefore, be it</text></whereas></preamble>
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<section id="S1" display-inline="yes-display-inline" section-type="undesignated-section"><text>That the Senate—</text> <paragraph id="id1fe2e72c64ad48d9937a8219195503d6"><enum>(1)</enum><text>condemns the horrific act of violence that occurred at Evergreen High School in Evergreen, Colorado, on September 10, 2025;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="id56164886b87a44f894cec59de4c7a0b5"><enum>(2)</enum><text>honors the victims and survivors of this horrifying incident;</text></paragraph> <paragraph id="id049932544a2447a5b6a07e139db8472d"><enum>(3)</enum><text>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;</text></paragraph>
<paragraph id="id86d0d35ad1ee4060a25957dcf537718a"><enum>(4)</enum><text>recognizes the strength of the Evergreen community in responding to this tragedy; and</text></paragraph> <paragraph id="id01440cfee08b43b69029cfaab8ea8d95"><enum>(5)</enum><text>honors the law enforcement, school safety officers, health care providers, educators, faculty, and neighbors whose quick actions safeguarded lives during and after the attack.</text></paragraph></section>
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