WHEREAS, In total, approximately 100 officers from the Orange
County Sheriff's Office and the Orlando Police Department
responded to the scene, in addition to a SWAT team, all of whom
acted with bravery in risking their lives to stop the shooter
and prevent further loss of lives; and
WHEREAS, Monuments around the world were lit up or left dark
to honor the victims of the shooting and to stand in solidarity
with Orlando, Florida; and
WHEREAS, Members of the Orlando, Florida, community
immediately reacted to help the victims of the shooting, with
hundreds of people lining up to donate blood; and
WHEREAS, A fundraising campaign for the victims and their
families amassed more than $29 million; and
WHEREAS, The House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania notes the imperative of adding its voice to the
outpouring of support to the victims, their families and all
residents of Orlando, Florida; and
WHEREAS, The House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania denounces the killing of innocent people and the
use of violence to express hate and inflict terror; therefore be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania pay tribute to all those who lost
their lives during the nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania extend its deepest condolences to
the families and friends of the victims; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania thank the emergency responders and
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