[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 108 (Thursday, June 11, 2020)]
[Senate]
[Pages S2910-S2911]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE MEMORY OF THE VICTIMS OF THE HEINOUS ATTACK AT THE PULSE 
                       NIGHTCLUB ON JUNE 12, 2016

  Mr. SCOTT of Florida. Mr. President, Floridians will never forget the 
horrific events of June 12, 2016. Four years ago, our State, Nation, 
the city of Orlando, and Hispanic and gay communities were attacked, 
and 49 innocent and beautiful lives were lost. It was an evil act. It 
was an act of terrorism designed to divide us as a nation and strike 
fear in our hearts and minds, but we didn't let it because Floridians 
are resilient. We came together, and we supported each other.
  The weeks following the attack will always stay with me--days spent 
in hospitals with families, at funerals, at wakes with loved ones, and 
countless events throughout the community. As a father and grandfather, 
it was one of the hardest things I ever had to do. It was 
heartbreaking. Yet, in this horribly dark time, the selfless courage of 
so many--from community members, to law enforcement, to healthcare 
workers--provided a sense of hope. This incredible strength, love, and 
bravery uplifted the community and helped us repair and rebuild.
  On the fourth anniversary of this unthinkable tragedy, the State of 
Florida comes together to honor the lives lost too soon, and we vow to 
always stand up and fight against evil and hatred in this world.
  Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the 
consideration of S. Res. 614, submitted earlier today.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title.
  The bill clerk read as follows:

       A resolution (S. Res. 614) honoring the memory of the 
     victims of the heinous attack at the Pulse nightclub on June 
     12, 2016.

  There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the 
resolution.
  Mr. SCOTT of Florida. I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be 
agreed to, the preamble be agreed to,

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and that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the 
table with no intervening action or debate.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The resolution (S. Res. 614) was agreed to.
  The preamble was agreed to.
  (The resolution, with its preamble, is printed in today's Record 
under ``Submitted Resolutions.'')
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Colorado

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