SR 127 — A resolution to commemorate June 2026 as Gun Violence Awareness Month.

SR-127,MICHIGAN As Adopted by Senate, June 3, 2026 SENATE RESOLUTIONSenate NO.Resolution No.

127 Offered by Senators McMorrow, Brinks, Cavanagh, Chang, Geiss, Moss and Polehanki offeredA RESOLUTION TO COMMEMORATE JUNE 2026 AS GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH WHEREAS, We honor and remember all victims and survivors of gun violence, especially those affected by the followingtragedies resolution:at Michigan State University and Oxford High School, victims of domestic violence, every child harmed by an improperly stored firearm, and all those hurt and killed by senseless gun violence in our communities every day;

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and Whereas, June 2, 2026, will mark the 29th birthday of Hadiya Pendleton, a teenager who marched in President Obama’s second inaugural parade and was tragically shot and killed just three weeks later;

and Whereas, Following Hadiya’s death, her friends and classmates organized the “Wear Orange” movement to honor her life and all those whose lives have been impacted by gun violence.

and Whereas,WHEREAS, By wearing orange and commemorating National Gun Violence Awareness Month, Americans will raise awareness about gun violence and honor the lives and lost human potential of Americans stolen by gun violence;

now, therefore, be it ResolvedRESOLVED byBY theTHE Senate,SENATE, That the members of this legislative body commemorate June 2026 as Gun Violence Awareness Month;

and be it further Resolved,RESOLVED, That we encourage all citizens to support their communities’ efforts to prevent the tragic effects of gun violence and to honor and value human life.

GunAdopted Violenceby 26_SR127_AA_1the 1ehcqjSenate, June 3, 2026.

Secretary of the Senate