Senate Resolution No. commemorates June 2025 as Gun Violence Awareness Month, honoring the victims and survivors of gun violence, particularly those affected by the tragedies at Michigan State University and Oxford High School. The resolution highlights the pervasive impact of gun violence across American communities, noting that since 1968, more individuals have died from gun-related incidents than in all U.S. wars combined. It also emphasizes the alarming statistics of gun violence in 2025, with over 15,000 lives lost, including nearly 100 children under the age of 11.

The resolution pays tribute to Hadiya Pendleton, a teenager who was tragically shot shortly after participating in President Obama's inaugural parade, and recognizes the Wear Orange movement initiated by her friends to honor her life and raise awareness about gun violence. By wearing orange during this month, Americans are encouraged to acknowledge the lives lost to gun violence and support community efforts aimed at prevention. The Senate urges all citizens to value human life and contribute to initiatives that combat the tragic effects of gun violence.