The Florida House of Representatives has introduced House Resolution HR 8023, which designates February 14, 2026, as "Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Memorial Day." This day is intended to honor and remember the victims of the tragic mass shooting that occurred on February 14, 2018, at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. The resolution recounts the harrowing events of that day, during which a former student entered the school and opened fire, resulting in the deaths of 17 individuals and injuries to 17 others. It highlights the extraordinary acts of courage displayed by members of the school community, some of whom sacrificed their lives to protect others.

The resolution emphasizes the lasting impact of the shooting on the survivors, their families, first responders, and the broader community, while also acknowledging the efforts of those who have turned their grief into advocacy for safer schools. By recognizing February 14, 2026, as a day of remembrance, the resolution aims to ensure that the events of that day are not forgotten and to honor the memory of those who lost their lives or were forever changed by the tragedy. A copy of the resolution will be presented to the surviving family members of the victims as a token of the sentiments expressed.