Senate Resolution No. by Senator Duplessis designates June 2, 2023, as National Gun Violence Awareness Day in Louisiana, aiming to honor and remember the victims and survivors of gun violence. The resolution highlights the alarming statistics surrounding gun violence in the United States, noting that over 110 Americans are killed daily, with Louisiana having the second highest rate of gun deaths in the country. It emphasizes the importance of public safety and the need for effective gun violence prevention, especially in light of the exacerbating factors brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The resolution also references the tragic story of Hadiya Pendleton, a victim of gun violence, and the movement initiated by her friends to wear orange in her memory. Orange symbolizes the value of human life and is now recognized annually in June to honor those affected by gun violence. The Senate encourages citizens to participate by wearing orange on this day and to support community efforts aimed at preventing gun violence and valuing human lives.