Senate Resolution No. commemorates June 2026 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, as well as victims of domestic violence and children harmed by improperly stored firearms. The resolution highlights the pervasive impact of gun violence in the United States, noting that since 1968, more individuals have died from gun-related incidents than in all U.S. wars combined. As of June 2026, over 5,000 Americans have already lost their lives to gun violence, including nearly 100 children under the age of 11.

The resolution also recognizes June 2, 2026, as the 29th birthday of Hadiya Pendleton, a victim of gun violence whose death inspired the Wear Orange movement, which aims to honor those affected by gun violence. By designating June as Gun Violence Awareness Month, the Senate encourages citizens to wear orange and participate in community efforts to raise awareness about gun violence and to honor the lives lost to this issue. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on June 3, 2026.