[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 85 (Wednesday, May 23, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Page S2881]
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  SENATE RESOLUTION 521--CONDEMNING THE HORRIFIC ATTACK IN SANTA FE, 
TEXAS, AND EXPRESSING SUPPORT AND PRAYERS FOR ALL OF THOSE IMPACTED BY 
                              THE TRAGEDY

  Mr. CORNYN (for himself, Mr. Cruz, Mr. McConnell, Mr. Schumer, Mr. 
Alexander, Ms. Baldwin, Mr. Barrasso, Mr. Bennet, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. 
Blunt, Mr. Booker, Mr. Boozman, Mr. Brown, Mr. Burr, Ms. Cantwell, Mrs. 
Capito, Mr. Cardin, Mr. Carper, Mr. Casey, Mr. Cassidy, Ms. Collins, 
Mr. Coons, Mr. Corker, Ms. Cortez Masto, Mr. Cotton, Mr. Crapo, Mr. 
Daines, Mr. Donnelly, Ms. Duckworth, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Enzi, Mrs. Ernst, 
Mrs. Feinstein, Mrs. Fischer, Mr. Flake, Mr. Gardner, Mrs. Gillibrand, 
Mr. Graham, Mr. Grassley, Ms. Harris, Ms. Hassan, Mr. Hatch, Mr. 
Heinrich, Ms. Heitkamp, Mr. Heller, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Hoeven, Mrs. Hyde-
Smith, Mr. Inhofe, Mr. Isakson, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Jones, Mr. Kaine, Mr. 
Kennedy, Mr. King, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Lankford, Mr. Leahy, Mr. Lee, Mr. 
Manchin, Mr. Markey, Mr. McCain, Mrs. McCaskill, Mr. Menendez, Mr. 
Merkley, Mr. Moran, Ms. Murkowski, Mr. Murphy, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Nelson, 
Mr. Paul, Mr. Perdue, Mr. Peters, Mr. Portman, Mr. Reed, Mr. Risch, Mr. 
Roberts, Mr. Rounds, Mr. Rubio, Mr. Sanders, Mr. Sasse, Mr. Schatz, Mr. 
Scott, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. Shelby, Ms. Smith, Ms. Stabenow, Mr. Sullivan, 
Mr. Tester, Mr. Thune, Mr. Tillis, Mr. Toomey, Mr. Udall, Mr. Van 
Hollen, Mr. Warner, Ms. Warren, Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. Wicker, Mr. Wyden, 
and Mr. Young) submitted the following resolution; which was considered 
and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 521

       Whereas on May 18, 2018, a mass shooting took place at 
     Santa Fe High School in Santa Fe, Texas;
       Whereas the people of the United States mourn the 10 
     innocent lives that were lost at Santa Fe High School in this 
     unthinkable tragedy;
       Whereas the people of the United States continue to pray 
     for those who were wounded in the attack and are now 
     recovering;
       Whereas law enforcement personnel and first responders 
     performed their duties admirably during the attack and risked 
     their lives for the safety of the students of Santa Fe High 
     School; and
       Whereas the people of the United States are grateful for 
     the quick action of first responders who cared for the 
     injured: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) condemns the senseless attack at Santa Fe High School 
     in Santa Fe, Texas, that took place on Friday, May 18, 2018;
       (2) honors the memories of the victims that were killed;
       (3) expresses hope for a full and speedy recovery and 
     pledges continued support for people who were injured in the 
     attack;
       (4) offers heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to 
     all of the students, teachers, administrators, and faculty of 
     Santa Fe High School, as well as the families, friends, and 
     loved ones affected by the tragedy; and
       (5) honors the selfless and dedicated service of--
       (A) the teachers, school administrators, school support 
     staff, medical professionals, and other individuals in the 
     Galveston County community;
       (B) the emergency response teams and law enforcement 
     officials who responded to the call of duty; and
       (C) the law enforcement officials who continue to 
     investigate the attack.

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