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Patty Murray: I rise today to submit with Senator Warner and 27 original cosponsors a resolution that establishes October 17, 2001, as…

On the recordSeptember 20, 2001
I rise today to submit with Senator Warner and 27 original cosponsors a resolution that establishes October 17, 2001, as a ``Day of National Concern About Young People and Gun Violence.'' ... This resolution establishes a special day that gives young people the opportunity to examine how they can help reduce gun violence that targets their peers. Additionally, this special day promotes the Student Pledge Against Gun Violence, an important avenue through which young people can empower themselves and their friends to take action against these tragedies.
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Patty Murray
Democratic · Washington

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Introducing a resolution to establish a national day focused on youth and gun violence.

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