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IV 109th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 126 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 6, 2005 Mr. Peterson of Minnesota (for himself, Mr. Gutknecht, Mr. Kennedy of Minnesota, Mr. Kline, Ms. McCollum of Minnesota, Mr. Oberstar, Mr. Ramstad, and Mr. Sabo) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing the condolences and deepest sympathies of the Congress in the aftermath of the recent school shooting at Red Lake High School in Red Lake, Minnesota.

Whereas, on March 21, 2005, a troubled teenager opened fire at the Red Lake High School in Red Lake, Minnesota, killing five students, one teacher, and one security guard, after previously killing his grandfather and his grandfather’s companion in their own home, before killing himself: Now, therefore, be it

That the Congress— (1)condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the tragic violence which occurred at Red Lake High School in Red Lake, Minnesota; (2)honors the heroism and memory of Derrick Brun, whose courageous actions and self-sacrifice no doubt saved the lives of others; (3)honors the heroism, courage, and memory of Daryl Lussier, Michelle Sigana, Neva Rogers, Dewayne Lewis, Chase Lussier, Alicia Spike, Thurlene Stillday, and Chanelle Rosebear, who lost their lives in this terrible tragedy; (4)offers condolences to all of the families, friends, and loved ones of the victims; (5)honors the heroism of Ryan Auginash, Steven Cobenais, Lance Crowe, Jeffrey May, and Cody Thunder, all of whom were wounded, and expresses hope for the rapid and complete recovery of these victims as well as support for their families, friends, and loved ones; (6)applauds the Red Lake Band of Chippewa for their strength as a community in dealing with this tragedy; (7)applauds the hard work, dedication, and professional conduct exhibited by local, State, and Federal law enforcement officials and the other community leaders and private citizens who offered their support and assistance; and (8)applauds the hard work and dedication of the health care personnel and commends them for providing tireless and sensitive care to the victims, the families, and the entire community; (9)encourages the American people to renew their commitment to and support for efforts to prevent school violence.