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S.RES.149 A resolution expressing the condolences of the Senate on the tragic events at Virginia Tech University.

The Senate offers its condolences to the victims of the recent shootings on the campus of Virginia Tech University in Blacksburg, Virginia and their families.

The resolution hopes the losses will lead to a shared national commitment to prevent future tragedies and recognizes Virginia Tech as an exemplary institution.

Sponsor:  Senator John Warner (R-VA)

Vote: Passed Senate by Unanimous Consent April 17, 2007

Cost to the taxpayers: No discernible cost

Earmark Certification:   Not applicable to this resolution

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Expressing the condolences of the Senate on the tragic events at Virginia Tech University.

Resolved, That the Senate--

(1) offers its heartfelt condolences to the victims and their families, and to students, faculty, administration and staff and their families who have been deeply affected by the tragic events that occurred today at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia;

(2) expresses its hope that today's losses will lead to a shared national commitment to take steps that will help our communities prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future; and

(3) recognizes that Virginia Tech has served as an exemplary institution of teaching, learning, and research for well over a century; and that the University's historic and proud traditions will carry on.

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