Va Tech Remembrance Day 2013

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In memory of the victims of April 16, 2007

 

Virginia Tech Remembrance Day

 

WHEREAS, on the morning of April 16, 2007, a tragedy of immense magnitude and senselessness befell the campus of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; and

 

WHEREAS, the lives of 32 individuals from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University were hastily taken, leaving absences that will never be filled and a profound sense of sorrow in the lives of those impacted; and

 

WHEREAS, the community continues to mourn those who perished, we also honor those individuals wounded as they individually and collectively strive to prevail through this tragedy; and

 

WHEREAS, we recognize and thank local, state, and federal first responders who courageously answered the call of duty in an effort to prevent the further loss of life; and

 

WHEREAS, the recent tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut once again highlights the need to continue to work to ensure safe educational environments at all levels; and

 

WHEREAS, the Governor's School and Campus Safety Taskforce is working to review and strengthen security practices in all of Virginia's schools and on all campuses, building upon the good work that has already been done in our Commonwealth; and

 

WHEREAS, the citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia join with those from across the country and around the world in their thoughts and prayers to honor the cherished memories of those who lost their lives and those wounded;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert F. McDonnell, do hereby recognize April 16, 2013 as VIRGINIA TECH REMEMBRANCE DAY in our COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, and I call this observance to the attention of all our citizens.