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

Colorado, violence erupted resulting in the tragic and senseless deaths and

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

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

most sorrowful days in our nation’s history; and

Whereas, The members of the Nevada Legislature and many Nevada

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

terrible events of that day unfolded; and

Whereas, The empathy expressed by the residents of Nevada is

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

students at some of Nevada’s schools; and

Whereas, The entirety of our society, including families, schools,

religious institutions and government, must come together and join in their

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

death; and

Whereas, Following the recent tragedy at Columbine High School, a

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

nation, including several incidents occurring in Nevada; and

Whereas, The Nevada Legislature is deeply concerned about the

welfare and safety of children and other residents of the communities

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

Resolved by the Assembly and Senate of the State of Nevada,

Jointly, That the members of the Nevada Legislature, on behalf of all

Nevadans do hereby express their most sincere sympathy, support and

heartfelt condolences to the families of all the victims of this heinous

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

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

residents of the State of Colorado; and be it further

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

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

elected and otherwise, to renew their commitment to protect our society

and its children by teaching tolerance and respect for each other, and by

taking the time to promote peace; and be it further

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

copy of this resolution to Tim Westerberg, principal of Columbine High

School, Pat Cronenberger, Mayor of Littleton, Colorado, and Bill Owens,

Governor of the State of Colorado; and be it further

Resolved, That this resolution becomes effective upon passage and

approval.

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