A resolution commemorating the passage of 4 years since the tragic building collapse in Surfside, Florida, on June 24, 2021.
This is a Senate resolution that commemorates the four-year anniversary of the Champlain Towers South condo building collapse in Surfside, Florida, on June 24, 2021. It recognizes the extensive rescue and recovery efforts that followed the disaster, honors the victims (98 lives) and their families, and commends the bravery and selfless service of first responders and aid teams from local, state, national, and international sources. The resolution also notes the involvement of international rescue units and the U.S. National Urban Search and Rescue system, and acknowledges that the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announced a formal investigation into the collapse on June 30, 2021. It expresses continued support for the Surfside community. As a resolution, it is a ceremonial statement rather than binding legislation.