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This resolution designates February 14, 2025, as "Parkland School Shooting Victims Remembrance Day" in Pennsylvania to commemorate the tragic massacre that occurred on February 14, 2018, at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, where 17 innocent lives were lost. The resolution acknowledges Pennsylvania's ongoing efforts to prevent school violence, including the creation of the Safe2Say Something program, investments in school safety and mental health, and the establishment of the Office for Safe Schools within the Department of Education. The House of Representatives aims to honor the memories of the victims, offer condolences to their families and loved ones, and reaffirm its commitment to preventing future school violence through enhanced safety measures and mental health initiatives. By marking this day, the resolution seeks to ensure that the community never forgets the heroism of first responders, law enforcement officers, and those who work to protect students and educational institutions.

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