,,iii #aaith ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 ,,con4 ,,res4 #cd ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,june #a1 #bjbf,ms4 ,alsobrooks 7for herself1 ,mr4 ,schiff1 ,mr4 ,booker1 ,mr4 ,padilla1 ,mr4 ,van ,hollen1 ,mr4 ,hickenlooper1 and ,ms4 ,hirono7 submitted the following concurrent resolution2 which was referred to the ,committee on the ,judiciary ,,concurrent ,,resolution ,recognizing the importance of saving lives1 reducing gun violence1 and strengthening public safety as the ,united ,states celebrates its #bejth anniversary4 ,whereas the ,united ,states commemorates its #bejth anniversary in #bjbf1 marking a historic milestone in its democratic journey2 ,whereas the promise of the ,united ,states includes ensuring the safety1 security1 and well-being of all people and communities2 ,whereas gun violence remains a leading cause of death and injury in the ,united ,states1 impacting families1 communities1 and the public health and economic stability of the ,united ,states2 ,whereas the ,united ,states continues to lead the world in the number of gun deaths1 with an average of #abe people killed by guns each day2 ,whereas there are over #djj1jjj1jjj guns in the ,united ,states1 but only #cdj1jjj1jjj people in the ,united ,states2 ,whereas #a in #e people in the ,united ,states will personally witness someone being shot2 ,whereas people of all communities1 including veterans and children1 are not immune to the pull of the trigger2 ,whereas evidence-informed solutions--including community violence intervention1 ,federal background checks1 effective law enforcement partnerships1 and responsible public safety policies--have been shown to reduce gun violence and save lives2 ,whereas survivors of gun violence1 community leaders1 public safety professionals1 and advocates play a vital role in advancing effective solutions to improve public safety2 ,whereas reducing gun violence is essential to protecting communities and ensuring all people of the ,united ,states can live free from preventable harm2 ,whereas saving lives and safeguarding the well-being of the people of the ,united ,states is a fundamental responsibility of government2 and ,whereas the #bejth anniversary of the ,united ,states presents an opportunity to renew the commitment of the ,united ,states to protecting lives and strengthening public safety for future generations3 ,now1 therefore1 be it ,that ,congress-- 7#a7 recognizes the #bejth anniversary of the ,united ,states as a moment to reaffirm a national commitment to saving lives1 reducing gun violence1 and strengthening public safety2 7#b7 honors the lives lost to gun violence and provides support for survivors1 families1 and communities impacted2 7#c7 commends the efforts of community leaders1 law enforcement1 public health professionals1 community violence intervention practitioners1 and advocates working to prevent gun violence and promote safety2 7#d7 prioritizes support for law enforcement efforts to collect and publish data about violent crimes1 improve clearance rates for homicides and shootings1 and expand training in deescalation tactics2 7#e7 supports expanded investment in proactive1 community-based strategies that stop violence before it occurs by identifying individuals at high risk and intervening with credible messengers and customized services that address the root causes of violence2 7#f7 commits to ensuring robust funding for victim services so many can take the first steps towards recovery2 7#g7 affirms that preventing gun violence and saving lives must be a national priority as the ,united ,states enters its next #bej years2 and 7#h7 pursues policies that strengthen public safety1 uphold constitutional rights1 and protect the well-being of all people of the ,united ,states4