[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 371 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 371
Honoring the victims and survivors of the mass shooting at the
Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
September 2, 2025
Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Ms. Smith) submitted the following
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
September 8, 2025
Committee discharged; considered and agreed to with an amended preamble
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RESOLUTION
Honoring the victims and survivors of the mass shooting at the
Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Whereas, on August 27, 2025, congregants gathered at the Annunciation Catholic
Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for a Mass to welcome back students
for their first week of school;
Whereas their sense of peace was shattered when a shooter opened fire while they
were in prayer, killing 2 children and injuring 21 others;
Whereas first responders, including members of the Minneapolis Police
Department, emergency medical teams, hospital staff, and Federal law
enforcement officers, community members, and volunteers responded with
courage and compassion; and
Whereas the Annunciation Catholic Church and School community, local schools,
families, and neighbors have shown strength and resilience in the face
of this tragedy: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) condemns this senseless act of violence and offers its
condolences to the families and loved ones of those killed and
injured in the tragedy;
(2) honors the memory of the victims and stands in
solidarity with survivors, the Catholic community, and the
broader Minneapolis community;
(3) commends the bravery and service of law enforcement,
first responders, school and church staff, and community
members who acted swiftly to protect and help others;
(4) stands with the Annunciation Catholic Church and School
community and all Minnesotans in the face of this terrible
tragedy;
(5) expresses hope that the Annunciation community,
together with other communities scarred by gun violence across
the country, will heal through unity, compassion, and shared
faith;
(6) declares that there is no place for violence in our
communities, and that everyone deserves to feel safe in their
sacred places of worship and schools; and
(7) expresses solidarity with all faith communities and
schools that have been scarred by such violence.
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