Evergreen High School Commemoration

Full Title:
Commemorating 1 year since the tragic act of violence on September 10, 2025, in Evergreen, Colorado, recognizing the victims, survivors, and responders and expressing condolences and support to their families and their communities.

Summary#

On September 10, 2025, a student opened fire at Evergreen High School in Evergreen, Colorado. Two people were hospitalized. Responders from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and Jeffco Public Schools R-1 security officers arrived within two minutes after the school went into lockdown. Medical teams at CommonSpirit St. Anthony Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado treated the victims. The resolution condemns the act, honors the victims and survivors, extends condolences and support to their families and communities, recognizes the Evergreen community's strength, and honors first responders, school safety officers, health care providers, educators, faculty, and neighbors who helped protect people.

What it means for you#

This resolution is a formal statement from the House of Representatives that condemns the shooting and offers sympathy and recognition to those affected. The text lists honors and condolences but does not describe any new programs, legal changes, or funding in the resolution text. The resolution was referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Expenses#

No publicly available information.

Proponents' View#

The resolution's sponsors state that they condemn the violence, honor victims and survivors, offer condolences and support to families and the Evergreen and Jefferson County communities, and honor the quick actions of first responders and others who safeguarded lives.

Opponents' View#

No publicly available information.