EXPLANATION – Matter in bolded italics is new; matter between brackets [omitted material] is material to be omitted. Green numbers along left margin indicate location on the printed bill (e.g., 5-15 indicates page 5, line 15).

1-1 Whereas, On April 20, 1999, at Columbine High School in Littleton,

1-2 Colorado, violence erupted resulting in the tragic and senseless deaths and

1-3 wounding of many of the school’s students and their teachers; and

1-4 Whereas, The events which occurred on that day will mark one of the

1-5 most sorrowful days in our nation’s history; and

1-6 Whereas, The members of the Nevada Legislature and many Nevada

1-7 residents joined the world in watching, with feelings of emptiness, as the

1-8 terrible events of that day unfolded; and

1-9 Whereas, The empathy expressed by the residents of Nevada is

1-10 genuinely and sincerely felt since violence has also resulted in the deaths of

1-11 students at some of Nevada’s schools; and

1-12 Whereas, The entirety of our society, including families, schools,

1-13 religious institutions and government, must come together and join in their

1-14 efforts to protect the youth of this nation from these acts of violence and

1-15 death; and

1-16 Whereas, Following the recent tragedy at Columbine High School, a

1-17 series of rumors or threats of similar acts of violence have spread across the

1-18 nation, including several incidents occurring in Nevada; and

2-1 Whereas, The Nevada Legislature is deeply concerned about the

2-2 welfare and safety of children and other residents of the communities

2-3 within this state, as well as throughout this nation; now, therefore, be it

2-4 Resolved by the Assembly and Senate of the State of Nevada,

2-5 Jointly, That the members of the Nevada Legislature, on behalf of all

2-6 Nevadans do hereby express their most sincere sympathy, support and

2-7 heartfelt condolences to the families of all the victims of this heinous

2-8 tragedy that occurred in Littleton, Colorado, the students and faculty of

2-9 Columbine High School, the community of Littleton as a whole and the

2-10 residents of the State of Colorado; and be it further

2-11 Resolved, That the victims of this tragedy will not have lost their lives

2-12 in vain, but will have provided the catalyst for the leaders of this nation,

2-13 elected and otherwise, to renew their commitment to protect our society

2-14 and its children by teaching tolerance and respect for each other, and by

2-15 taking the time to promote peace; and be it further

2-16 Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a

2-17 copy of this resolution to Tim Westerberg, principal of Columbine High

2-18 School, Pat Cronenberger, Mayor of Littleton, Colorado, and Bill Owens,

2-19 Governor of the State of Colorado; and be it further

2-20 Resolved, That this resolution becomes effective upon passage and

2-21 approval.