[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 58 (Thursday, March 30, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S1103]
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  SENATE RESOLUTION 150--HONORING THE MEMORIES OF THE VICTIMS OF THE 
       SENSELESS ATTACK AT THE COVENANT SCHOOL ON MARCH 27, 2023

  Mrs. BLACKBURN (for herself and Mr. Hagerty) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 150

       Whereas, on March 27, 2023, a mass shooting that claimed 
     the lives of 6 teachers and students took place at the 
     Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee;
       Whereas these victims included 9-year-old students, Evelyn 
     Dieckhaus, William Kinney, and Hallie Scruggs, head of the 
     school Dr. Katherine Koonce, custodian Mike Hill, and 
     substitute teacher Cynthia Peak;
       Whereas the people of Tennessee and the United States 
     continue to pray for the individuals who were affected by 
     this unspeakable evil;
       Whereas the Nashville community has shown strength, 
     compassion, and unity; and
       Whereas officers of the Nashville Police Department and 
     other first responders demonstrated incredible bravery 
     preventing the loss of additional life: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) honors the memories of the victims of the senseless and 
     cowardly attack at the Covenant School on March 27, 2023, and 
     offers heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to the 
     families, loved ones, friends, and church family of the 
     victims;
       (2) recognizes the strength and resilience of the Covenant 
     School community, the City of Nashville, and the State of 
     Tennessee;
       (3) expresses deep gratitude to the first responders, 
     including police officers, emergency medical personnel, fire 
     department officials, and local, State, and Federal agents 
     and officers, including Nashville Police Chief John Drake, 
     whose incredible bravery prevented the loss of additional 
     life; and
       (4) applauds the heroism displayed by the officers, 
     including officers Rex Engelbert and Michael Collazo, who 
     willingly ran toward danger, putting their lives on the line 
     to save others.

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