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US Senate passes bill to make Pulse a national memorial

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@RepStephMurphy & @RepValDemings for a #PulseNationalMemorial passed the House & thank @SenRickScott & the Senate for taking action #ForThe49.

pic.twitter.com/kyAGdni1HX— Rep. Darren Soto (@RepDarrenSoto) June 9, 2021Speaking of the resolution, Senator Scott said, “Nearly five years ago, our state, nation, the City of Orlando, and Hispanic and LGBTQ communities were attacked, and 49 innocent and beautiful lives were lost.

It was an unspeakable tragedy. An evil act of terrorism designed to divide us as a nation and strike fear in our hearts and minds.

But instead, we came together, and supported each other through heartbreak and darkness, to preserve and rebuild.”Related: The Pulse massacre is remembered in Orlando through memorials to 49.

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