SCONRES25Referred to Committee

A concurrent resolution recognizing the 15th anniversary of the January 8, 2011, Tucson, Arizona, shooting and honoring the survivors and victims, including former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, a gun violence survivor and one of the most influential voices of courage in the United States in the fight to end gun violence.

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Passed One Chamber
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Passed Both
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Signed into Law
119th
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2026-01-08
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Kirsten E. Gillibrand
Kirsten E. Gillibrand
Democrat · NY · Senator
Votes with party: 60.4% (318 recorded votes)

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2026-02-13

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Plain-English Summary

This resolution commemorates the 15th anniversary of the 2011 shooting in Tucson, Arizona, that killed six people and wounded thirteen others, including then-Congresswoman Gabby Giffords. It honors the survivors and victims of the attack and recognizes Giffords' advocacy work on gun violence prevention since the incident. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the sentiment of Congress but does not create new laws or policies.

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. Con. Res. 25 Engrossed in Senate (ES)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. CON. RES. 25 _______________________________________________________________________ CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Whereas, on January 8, 2011, a tragic act of gun violence occurred in Tucson, Arizona, during a ``Congress on Your Corner'' event hosted by Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, resulting in the deaths of 6 individuals and the injury of 13 others, including Congresswoman Giffords; Whereas among those killed were Chief Judge for the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona John Roll, Gabriel ``Gabe'' Zimmerman (a congressional staff member to Congresswoman Gabby Giffords and the first known congressional staffer killed while serving), Dorothy ``Dot'' Morris, Phyllis Schneck, Dorwan Stoddard, and 9-year-old Christina- Taylor Green; Whereas Ron Barber, who was serving as District Director to Congresswoman Gabby Giffords at the time of the attack and later became a Member of the House of Representatives, was critically injured while performing his public duties, and has since demonstrated extraordinary resilience and continued commitment to public service; Whereas Pamela Simon, a congressional staff member dedicated to supporting the work of Congresswoman Gabby Giffords and the constituents of the 8th district of Arizona, was also injured in the attack and continues to exemplify perseverance as a survivor and advocate; Whereas the attack shocked the United States, underscoring the dangers of political violence and the importance of civility, empathy, and respect in American democracy; Whereas the people of Tucson and the State of Arizona came together with resilience, compassion, and unity after the attack, inspiring the nation with their strength in the face of tragedy; Whereas former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords has, in the years since the attack, become a champion of courage and perseverance, dedicating her recovery and her voice to preventing gun violence and promoting civility in public life; and Whereas countless people of the United States, community organizations, law enforcement officers, and first responders have worked in the years since the attack to honor the victims through acts of service, advocacy, and civic engagement: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That Congress-- (1) honors the memory of the 6 individuals whose lives were lost on January 8, 2011, and expresses continued support for all survivors and families affected by the tragedy; (2) recognizes the courage and leadership of former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords and her ongoing work to promote civility, bipartisanship, and solutions to prevent gun violence; (3) commends the people of Tucson and first responders for their strength, compassion, and heroism in responding to the attack; and (4) reaffirms its dedication to promoting a respectful dialogue, condemning political violence and hate, and maintaining the core principles of peaceful self-governance. Passed the Senate February 5, 2026. Attest: Secretary. 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. CON. RES. 25 _______________________________________________________________________ CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Recognizing the 15th anniversary of the January 8, 2011, Tucson, Arizona, shooting and honoring the survivors and victims, including former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, a gun violence survivor and one of the most influential voices of courage in the United States in the fight to end gun violence.
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