HomeMy WebLinkAbout22-1224RESOLUTiON NO. 22-1224
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DENTON EXPRESSING ITS SUPPORT OF THE CITYOF UVALDE REGARDING THE TRAGIC EVENTS THAT OCCURRED AT ROBB
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, nineteen children and two adults were killed at Robb Elementary School in
Uvalde, Texas on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, making the massacre the deadliest school shooting in
Texas’ history and one of the deadliest in the history of the United States; and
WHEREAS, the victims’ families, friends, and the entire community of Uvalde are
mourning the incomprehensible loss of life suffered on this date and will bear the scars of this
event for years and generations to come; and
WHEREAS, People across the globe are joining in their support of the Uvalde community
as they support one another in their grief over the loss of innocent children and teachers; and
WHEREAS, the Denton community gdeves along with the people ofUvalde and expresses
its sincerest condolences for the needless and shocking loss of life that occurred at Robb
Elementary School; and
WHEREAS, the Denton community and City Council share in their support for the City of
Uvalde community as they attempt to heal in the aftermath of this heart wrenching event. NOW
THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY RESOLVES:
SECTION 1. The findings and recitation contained in the preamble of this Resolution are
incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2. The City of Denton hereby expresses to the City of Uvalde and the Uvalde
community its complete and unwavering support as they grieve and process the disastrous events
of Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at Robb Elementary School.
SECTION 3. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage and approval.
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Mayor Gerard Hudspeth:
Vicki Byrd, District 1 :
Brian Beck, District 2:
Jesse Davis. District 3 :
Alison Maguire, District 4:
Brandon Chase McGee, At Large Place 5 :
Chris Watts, At Large Place 6:
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PASSED AND APPROVED this the l& dayof :CAne ' 2022.
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ATTEST:
ROSA RIOS, CITY SECRETARY
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
MACK REINW AND, CITY ATTO