A resolution honoring the memories of the victims of the senseless attack at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018.

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 79

119th Congress

A resolution honoring the memories of the victims of the senseless attack at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018.

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimou

Introduced:Feb 13, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Rick Scott

R - FL

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary

This resolution honors the victims of the February 14, 2018, shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. It offers condolences to families, recognizes community resilience, supports survivors, and thanks emergency responders and healthcare professionals who responded to the tragedy.

Latest Action

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S990; text: CR S981)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution honors the victims of the February 14, 2018, shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. It offers condolences to families, recognizes community resilience, supports survivors, and thanks emergency responders and healthcare professionals who responded to the tragedy.

Last updated: 1/6/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution honors the memories of the victims killed in the attack on February 14, 2018, at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, and offers condolences to the families, loved ones, and friends of the victims.</p> <p>The resolution (1) honors the survivors and pledges continued support for their recovery, (2) recognizes the strength and resilience of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School community, and (3) expresses gratitude to the emergency medical and health care professionals of the Parkland community for their efforts in responding to the attack and caring for the victims and survivors. </p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Honors victims of Parkland school shooting
Offers condolences to families and loved ones
Pledges continued support for survivors
Recognizes community strength and resilience
Thanks emergency responders and medical professionals

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This is a commemorative resolution memorializing the 17 students and staff killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and honoring the Parkland community response to the tragedy.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Subjects

Congressional tributes

Crime victims

Elementary and secondary education

Emergency medical services and trauma care

Florida

Health personnel

Violent crime

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

79, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution honoring the memories of the victims of the senseless attack at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-sres-79