H.Res. 1438

[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1438 Introduced in House (IH)]

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118th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 1438

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.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

September 11, 2024

Mr. Collins (for himself, Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia, Mr. Bishop of 
Georgia, Mr. Carter of Georgia, Mr. Clyde, Mr. David Scott of Georgia, 
Mr. Allen, Ms. Greene of Georgia, Mr. McCormick, Mrs. McBath, Ms. 
Williams of Georgia, Mr. Ferguson, Mr. Johnson of Georgia, and Mr. 
Loudermilk) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on Oversight and Accountability

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RESOLUTION

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.

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 House of Representatives--
(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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