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SRES 396119th CongressIntroduced

A resolution condemning the tragic act of violence on September 10, 2025, in Evergreen, Colorado, recognizing the victims, survivors, and responders, and expressing condolences and support to their families and their communities.

Introduced: Sep 16, 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] (D-Colorado)
Civil Rights & Justice
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This is a non-binding Senate resolution (S. Res. 396) acknowledging a violent incident at Evergreen High School in Evergreen, Colorado, on September 10, 2025. The bill condemns the act of violence, honors the victims and survivors, and recognizes and expresses condolences and support to the families and communities affected. It also praises the rapid response by law enforcement, school safety personnel, educators, healthcare providers, and neighbors who acted to protect people during and after the attack, and notes the lasting impact on the Evergreen community. As a ceremonial measure, it does not create new laws or funding.

Key Points

  • 1Condemns the horrific act of violence that occurred at Evergreen High School on September 10, 2025.
  • 2Honors and recognizes the victims and survivors of the incident.
  • 3Extends condolences and support to the families of the victims and survivors, and to the Evergreen High School and Jefferson County communities.
  • 4Recognizes the strength and resilience of the Evergreen community in responding to the tragedy.
  • 5Honors the rapid, lifesaving actions of law enforcement, school safety officers, healthcare providers, educators, faculty, and neighbors who safeguarded lives during and after the attack.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected: Students, staff, families connected to Evergreen High School; the Evergreen, Colorado, and Jefferson County communities.Secondary group/area affected: Local and school safety personnel, first responders, healthcare providers, educators; local government and school district officials.Additional impacts: Public sentiment and awareness regarding school safety and trauma support; potential influence on discussions about improving crisis response and community resilience at the federal, state, and local levels (though no new policies or funding are enacted by this resolution).
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