September 10, 2026
Ms. Pettersen (for herself, Mr. Neguse, Mr. Crow, Ms. DeGette, Mr. Evans of Colorado, Ms. Boebert, Mr. Hurd of Colorado, and Mr. Crank) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce
Commemorating 1 year since the tragic act of violence on September 10, 2025, in Evergreen, Colorado, recognizing the victims, survivors, and responders and expressing condolences and support to their families and their communities.
Whereas, on September 10, 2025, a student violently opened fire at Evergreen High School in Evergreen, Colorado;
Whereas this tragic shooting traumatized the staff and students of Evergreen High School and resulted in the hospitalization of 2 victims;
Whereas responders from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and Jeffco Public Schools R–1 security officers arrived within 2 minutes of the school’s lockdown;
Whereas the swift actions of first responders, law enforcement, educators, staff, and neighbors helped protect students and staff and prevent further harm, demonstrating courage and dedication in the face of crisis;
Whereas the medical care of the trauma staff at CommonSpirit St. Anthony Hospital and Children’s Hospital Colorado gave the victims a chance to survive their wounds;
Whereas countless students, educators, and faculty experienced significant trauma as a result of this shooting;
Whereas the entire Evergreen, Colorado, community has been forever changed by this tragic event; and
Whereas all children should be able to attend school without fearing for their lives: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives—
(1)
condemns the horrific act of violence that occurred at Evergreen High School in Evergreen, Colorado, on September 10, 2025;
(2)
honors the victims and survivors of this horrifying incident;
(3)
extends its deepest condolences and support to the friends and families of the victims and survivors, and to the communities of Evergreen High School and Jefferson County, Colorado;
(4)
recognizes the strength of the Evergreen community in responding to this tragedy; and
(5)
honors the first responders, law enforcement, school safety officers, health care providers, educators, faculty, and neighbors whose quick actions safeguarded lives during and after the attack.