HRES 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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Bill overview
This resolution commemorates the 10th anniversary of the Columbine Day of Service, established in response to the 1999 shooting at Columbine High School. It honors the victims, survivors, and their families, recognizing the ongoing impact of the tragedy and the community’s resilience. The resolution also celebrates the global movement inspired by the Day of Service, focused on kindness, selflessness, and community building.
Key provisions
- Commemorates the 27th remembrance of the Columbine High School shooting.
- Expresses condolences to those affected by the tragedy.
- Recognizes the 10th anniversary of the Columbine Day of Service.
- Reaffirms the Columbine legacy as one of hope and rebirth.
- Urges continued community service efforts worldwide.
- Encourages annual participation in the Columbine Day of Service.
Who is affected
- Columbine High School community
- Victims of the Columbine shooting
- Survivors of the Columbine shooting
- Families of the victims and survivors
- Communities globally
Notable changes
- The resolution specifically focuses on commemorating the Day of Service and its global impact.
- It reinforces the Columbine legacy beyond the tragic event, highlighting community service and rebuilding efforts.
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119th CONGRESS — 2d Session
H. RES. 1191
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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
commemorates the 27th remembrance of the Columbine High School shooting and honors the memories of the victims, survivors, and their families;
expresses heartfelt condolences to all those whose lives were forever altered by the Columbine tragedy;
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;
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;
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