[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 22 (Tuesday, March 5, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S1534]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




COMMEMORATING THE ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE SHOOTING AT SANTANA HIGH 
                                 SCHOOL

  Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, today marks the one-year anniversary of 
the tragic shooting at Santana High School in Santee, CA. This shooting 
claimed the lives of two innocent teenagers: Brian Zuckor and Randy 
Gordon, and sent an entire community into mourning.
  The community of students, faculty, family and friends at Santana 
High School is still mourning. The healing process is difficult and 
long, and I offer my thoughts, condolences, and support to the entire 
community. I look with great respect at the way they have reacted to 
this senseless act of violence; both immediately, in the aftermath of 
the shootings, and in the year that has followed. Youth and adults 
alike have shown great compassion, strength and bravery in coping with 
this tragic event.
  To commemorate this one-year anniversary, the school held a ``Santana 
Safe School Tribute 5k Run/Walk'' on Saturday morning. Proceeds from 
the walk will benefit the creation of Santana's Community/Family 
Resource Center, a center aimed at providing youths the physical, 
emotional and intellectual support they need. In addition, Santana High 
School will have a day of private remembrance today, with a flag 
ceremony in the main quad, a moment of silence, and a luncheon for the 
entire school community.
  On this day, the anniversary of Santana High School's shooting, I 
once again extend my support for the families and friends affected by 
the tragedy. I offer special condolences and thoughts to the Zuckor and 
Gordon families. I assure them that I continue to hold this incident 
close to my heart as I fight to pass common sense gun legislation, put 
police officers in schools, and keep our children and communities safe.

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