STATE OF MAINE
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IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD
TWO THOUSAND TWENTY-FOUR
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JOINT RESOLUTION HONORING THE MEMORY OF THE
VICTIMS OF THE TRAGIC MASS SHOOTING IN LEWISTON ON
OCTOBER 25, 2023
WHEREAS, the senseless mass shooting at Just-In-Time Recreation and Schemengees
Bar & Grille in Lewiston, Maine resulted in the tragic deaths of 18 innocent people; and
WHEREAS, a number of people were injured and in critical condition as a result of the
attack; and
WHEREAS, the people of Lewiston and the surrounding communities continue to mourn
the deceased and to support the injured, family members, friends and neighbors; and
WHEREAS, the tragic incident marked the 17th mass shooting in the United States in the
month of October 2023 alone; and
WHEREAS, it is the deadliest mass shooting in Maine history; and
WHEREAS, residents across the State continue to feel the emotional and psychological
toll of the mass shooting; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Thirty-first Legislature now
assembled in the Second Regular Session, on behalf of the people we represent, wish to reaffirm
our sympathies to the victims of this terrible tragedy as well as all of their family and friends
and all those across the State and Nation who have been affected by this event.
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