house resolution no.395

Rep. Harris offered the following resolution:

A resolution to recognize the first anniversary of the Oxford High School Shooting.

Whereas, The November 30, 2021, shooting at Oxford High School ended with the loss of Hana St. Juliana, Tate Myre, Madisyn Baldwin, and Justin Shilling, as well as the injury of many others. This shocking tragedy shattered our State, and we continue to grieve with their families, friends, and the Oxford community; and

Whereas, Taking a life is the darkest, most complete rejection of the inherent dignity of every human person. These murders not only cut short the lives of four young people, they tore the social fabric — altering the community and our state in ways that will never allow us to be the same, opening wounds that will never completely close, and tearing apart hearts that will never fully heal; and

Whereas, Through this gut-wrenching pain and suffering, we see that the heroic actions taken by men and women both inside and outside Oxford High School to protect and care for the children, as well as the measures taken to provide immediate first aid and comfort to them, reflect the best of Michiganders’ character; and

Whereas, The Oxford community has responded to this senseless tragedy with astounding resilience, persevering through this heartbreaking loss with strength, and heart; and

Whereas, These jarring deaths and injuries should remind us of how much we have in common and push us to recommit ourselves to honor the victims of the Oxford High School shootings by working toward both a world in which these senseless acts do not happen and the more perfect union to which we are all dedicated; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body recognize the first anniversary of the Oxford High School shooting. We reflect and honor the memory of those we lost.