[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 123 (Wednesday, July 14, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Page S4904]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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  SENATE RESOLUTION 300--HONORING THE MEMORIES OF THE VICTIMS OF THE 
   BUILDING COLLAPSE IN SURFSIDE, FLORIDA, ON JUNE 24, 2021, AND THE 
 BRAVERY AND SELFLESS SERVICE OF THE INDIVIDUALS WHO RESPONDED TO THE 
                           BUILDING COLLAPSE

  Mr. SCOTT of Florida (for himself and Mr. Rubio) submitted the 
following resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 300

       Whereas, on Thursday, June 24, 2021, portions of the 
     Champlain Towers South condominium building in Surfside, 
     Florida, catastrophically collapsed;
       Whereas, in the aftermath of the devastating collapse--
       (1) one of the largest rescue and recovery operations in 
     the history of the United States commenced to locate scores 
     of residents who were unaccounted for and believed to be in 
     the collapsed building;
       (2) first responders from across the State of Florida 
     immediately answered the call of duty, including 
     firefighters, uniformed police officers, rescue and recovery 
     crews, emergency medical technicians, physicians, nurses, and 
     others rushing to save the lives of individuals trapped in 
     the building;
       (3) international rescue crews and emergency support 
     organizations from Israel and Mexico responded to the site to 
     aid in the search and recovery efforts;
       (4) National Urban Search and Rescue Response System task 
     forces from Florida, Virginia, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, 
     and New Jersey, as well as emergency specialists from 
     California, deployed to Surfside, Florida, to provide 
     critical support;
       (5) numerous volunteer organizations and individuals from 
     across the United States and around the world responded to 
     Surfside, Florida, to support the community and provide aid, 
     resources, and assistance to individuals in need; and
       (6) teams worked tirelessly around the clock to rescue 
     survivors and recover the remains of individuals killed in 
     the tragic collapse;
       Whereas the building collapse in Surfside, Florida, led to 
     significant injuries and the heartbreaking loss of life; and
       Whereas this devastating building collapse has been met 
     with an overwhelming outpouring of support from the people of 
     the United States and people throughout the world, who 
     continue to pray for the victims, their families, and all 
     individuals affected by this tragedy: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) commends the bravery and selfless service demonstrated 
     by the local, State, national, and international teams of 
     first responders deployed in the aftermath of the collapse of 
     the Champlain Towers South condominium building in Surfside, 
     Florida, on June 24, 2021;
       (2) commemorates the lives lost in the tragic building 
     collapse and offers heartfelt condolences to the families, 
     loved ones, and friends of the victims; and
       (3) expresses sincere gratitude to the countless 
     organizations and individuals offering resources, support, 
     and comfort to the survivors and community in Surfside, 
     Florida.

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