H.Res. 1191

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1191 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 1191

Commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Columbine Day of Service and 
honoring the memories of the victims, survivors, and their families.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

April 20, 2026

Mr. Crow (for himself, Ms. DeGette, Mr. Neguse, and Ms. Pettersen) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
on Education and Workforce

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RESOLUTION

Commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Columbine Day of Service and 
honoring the memories of the victims, survivors, and their families.

Whereas, on April 20, 1999, 13 individuals, including 12 students and 1 teacher, 
were murdered in a shooting at Columbine High School in Littleton, 
Colorado;
Whereas another 24 individuals sustained physical injuries;
Whereas the tragic events resulted in profound trauma for countless members of 
the Columbine community that they continue to navigate today;
Whereas we must continue to remember and honor the 13 victims whose lives were 
tragically cut short, and those whose lives were irrevocably changed by 
this senseless act of violence;
Whereas a Columbine Day of Service was established in recognition of the 
students, staff, alumni, first responders, and community members who 
reacted to the tragedy by pouring love into the Columbine community with 
dignity, compassion, and solidarity;
Whereas the Columbine Day of Service is a celebration of community and 
resilience;
Whereas the Columbine Day of Service encourages participants to remember the 
lives lost, reflect on the lives forever changed, and recommit to acts 
of service in their communities;
Whereas the global impact of the shooting is reflected in the outpouring of 
support for Columbine to this day, turning the Columbine Day of Service 
into a global movement committed to kindness, selflessness, and 
community building;
Whereas communities from 6 States and 10 countries engaged in the Columbine Day 
of Service in 2024, which exceeded 60 projects and over 1,600 
participants worldwide;
Whereas the State of Colorado recognizes April 20 annually as a Day of 
Recommitment, demonstrating widespread enthusiasm for community service 
and redefining the Columbine legacy as one of hope and rebirth; and
Whereas April 20, 2026, marks the 10th anniversary of the Columbine Day of 
Service: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) commemorates the 27th remembrance of the Columbine High 
School shooting and honors the memories of the victims, 
survivors, and their families;
(2) expresses heartfelt condolences to all those whose 
lives were forever altered by the Columbine tragedy;
(3) commemorates the 10th anniversary of the Columbine Day 
of Service and recognizes community service as a fundamental 
tool used by the Columbine community and others across the 
world to rebuild from tragedy and strive for new beginnings;
(4) reaffirms the Columbine legacy as one that celebrates 
the selfless contributions of thousands of students, staff, 
alumni, first responders, and community members, redefining 
Columbine beyond the tragic events of April 20, 1999;
(5) urges the community to continue its efforts to empower 
individuals across the world to invest in their communities and 
to participate in acts of community service; and
(6) encourages every United States citizen to remember the 
victims of the Columbine tragedy, commit to acts of gratitude, 
and participate annually in the Columbine Day of Service.
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