[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 811 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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118th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 811

 Condemning the horrific shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, 
   Georgia, recognizing the victims, and expressing condolences and 
            support to their families and their communities.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           September 11, 2024

   Mr. Warnock (for himself and Mr. Ossoff) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Condemning the horrific shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, 
   Georgia, recognizing the victims, and expressing condolences and 
            support to their families and their communities.

Whereas, on September 4, 2024, a student violently opened fire at Apalachee High 
        School in Winder, Georgia;
Whereas this reprehensible action resulted in the deaths of 2 students and 2 
        teachers--

    (1) Christian Angulo, age 14, a son and brother;

    (2) Richard William ``Ricky'' Aspinwall II, age 39, a husband, dad, 
son, coach, and teacher;

    (3) Cristina Irimie, age 53, a teacher, wife, daughter, and friend; and

    (4) Mason Schermerhorn, age 14, a son and brother;

Whereas 9 additional victims were injured and hospitalized;
Whereas countless other students, teachers, and staff experienced significant 
        trauma and mental anguish as a result of this shooting;
Whereas the entire Winder, Georgia, community has been tragically and 
        irrevocably affected by this tragedy; and
Whereas all children should be able to attend school without fearing for their 
        lives: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) condemns the violence that occurred at Apalachee High 
        School in Winder, Georgia, on September 4, 2024;
            (2) honors the memory of the victims--
                    (A) Christian Angulo;
                    (B) Richard William ``Ricky'' Aspinwall II;
                    (C) Cristina Irimie; and
                    (D) Mason Schermerhorn;
            (3) extends its deepest condolences and support to their 
        friends and families, and to the communities of Apalachee High 
        School and Winder, Georgia;
            (4) expresses hope for those wounded to recover fully and 
        quickly;
            (5) offers appreciation and gratitude to law enforcement, 
        first responders, healthcare workers, and teachers and faculty 
        for their bravery and decisive action; and
            (6) reaffirms its duty to protect the safety and security 
        of all people in the United States.
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