H.Res. 1438

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