H.Res. 728

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 728 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 728

Condemning the tragic act of violence on September 10, 2025, in 
Evergreen, Colorado, recognizing the victims, survivors, and responders 
and expressing condolences and support to their families and their 
communities.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

September 16, 2025

Ms. Pettersen (for herself, Ms. DeGette, Mr. Neguse, Mr. Hurd of 
Colorado, Ms. Boebert, Mr. Crank, Mr. Crow, and Mr. Evans of Colorado) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
on Education and Workforce

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RESOLUTION

Condemning the tragic act of violence on September 10, 2025, in 
Evergreen, Colorado, recognizing the victims, survivors, and responders 
and expressing condolences and support to their families and their 
communities.

Whereas, on September 10, 2025, a student violently opened fire at Evergreen 
High School in Evergreen, Colorado;
Whereas this tragic shooting traumatized the staff and students of Evergreen 
High School and resulted in the hospitalization of 2 victims;
Whereas responders from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and Jeffco Public 
Schools R-1 security officers arrived within 2 minutes of the school's 
lockdown;
Whereas the swift actions of first responders, law enforcement, educators, 
staff, and neighbors helped protect students and staff and prevent 
further harm, demonstrating courage and dedication in the face of 
crisis;
Whereas the medical care of the trauma staff at CommonSpirit St. Anthony 
Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado gave the victims a chance to 
survive their wounds;
Whereas countless students, educators, and faculty experienced significant 
trauma as a result of this shooting;
Whereas the entire Evergreen, Colorado, community has been forever changed by 
this tragic event; 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 horrific act of violence that occurred at 
Evergreen High School in Evergreen, Colorado, on September 10, 
2025;
(2) honors the victims and survivors of this horrifying 
incident;
(3) extends its deepest condolences and support to the 
friends and families of the victims and survivors, and to the 
communities of Evergreen High School and Jefferson County, 
Colorado;
(4) recognizes the strength of the Evergreen community in 
responding to this tragedy; and
(5) honors the first responders, law enforcement, school 
safety officers, health care providers, educators, faculty, and 
neighbors whose quick actions safeguarded lives during and 
after the attack.
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