[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 141 (Wednesday, September 11, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Pages S5983-S5984]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 SENATE RESOLUTION 811--CONDEMNING THE HORRIFIC SHOOTING AT APALACHEE 
HIGH SCHOOL IN WINDER, GEORGIA, RECOGNIZING THE VICTIMS, AND EXPRESSING 
    CONDOLENCES AND SUPPORT TO THEIR FAMILIES AND THEIR COMMUNITIES

  Mr. WARNOCK (for himself and Mr. Ossoff) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

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                              S. Res. 811

       Whereas, on September 4, 2024, a student violently opened 
     fire at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia;
       Whereas this reprehensible action resulted in the deaths of 
     2 students and 2 teachers--
       (1) Christian Angulo, age 14, a son and brother;
       (2) Richard William ``Ricky'' Aspinwall II, age 39, a 
     husband, dad, son, coach, and teacher;
       (3) Cristina Irimie, age 53, a teacher, wife, daughter, and 
     friend; and
       (4) Mason Schermerhorn, age 14, a son and brother;
       Whereas 9 additional victims were injured and hospitalized;
       Whereas countless other students, teachers, and staff 
     experienced significant trauma and mental anguish as a result 
     of this shooting;
       Whereas the entire Winder, Georgia, community has been 
     tragically and irrevocably affected by this tragedy; and
       Whereas all children should be able to attend school 
     without fearing for their lives: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) condemns the violence that occurred at Apalachee High 
     School in Winder, Georgia, on September 4, 2024;
       (2) honors the memory of the victims--
       (A) Christian Angulo;
       (B) Richard William ``Ricky'' Aspinwall II;
       (C) Cristina Irimie; and
       (D) Mason Schermerhorn;
       (3) extends its deepest condolences and support to their 
     friends and families, and to the communities of Apalachee 
     High School and Winder, Georgia;
       (4) expresses hope for those wounded to recover fully and 
     quickly;
       (5) offers appreciation and gratitude to law enforcement, 
     first responders, healthcare workers, and teachers and 
     faculty for their bravery and decisive action; and
       (6) reaffirms its duty to protect the safety and security 
     of all people in the United States.

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