[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 5]
[Senate]
[Page 6994]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              RECOGNIZING THE FRANKLIN REGIONAL COMMUNITY

  Mr. TOOMEY. Mr. President, today I wish to recognize the heroic acts 
of students and teachers during the crisis at Franklin Regional High 
School in Murrysville, PA. The entire community displayed astounding 
courage in the face of tragedy.
  On the morning of April 9, 2014, a knife-wielding student assaulted 
students and teachers at Franklin Regional High School. During the 
attack, 24 people were injured, some gravely. However, thanks to the 
selfless actions of students, faculty, and support staff, the attacker 
was subdued and additional harm was prevented.
  Students shielded friends from danger and administered emergency 
first aid, an attentive student had the composure to sound the fire 
alarm to warn people to exit the building, and several brave 
individuals put their safety on the line to incapacitate the attacker. 
At a time of crisis, the Franklin Regional family proved their 
commitment to one another.
  I also want to acknowledge the brave actions of law enforcement and 
emergency personnel whose quick arrival ensured the safety of our 
students. Their prompt arrival provided lifesaving medical attention to 
injured students and the community remains indebted to their vigilance.
  I believe that the Senate should recognize the Franklin Regional 
community for their bravery and resiliency. It is imperative that the 
community knows that our country shares their grief and stands with 
them as they overcome this tragedy.

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