A resolution recognizing the devastating attack on a girls' school in Kabul, Afghanistan, on May 8, 2021, and expressing solidarity with the Afghan people.

Bill 117 S.Res. 229 is a resolution that acknowledges and condemns the tragic attack on a girls' school in Kabul, Afghanistan, that occurred on May 8, 2021. The resolution expresses solidarity with the Afghan people in the wake of this devastating event.

The attack on the girls' school in Kabul resulted in the deaths of over 85 people, mostly young girls, and left many others injured. This act of violence targeted innocent children who were simply seeking an education, highlighting the ongoing challenges and dangers faced by the Afghan people, particularly women and girls.

The resolution recognizes the importance of education for all individuals, regardless of gender, and condemns any act of violence that seeks to prevent individuals from accessing education. It also reaffirms the United States' commitment to supporting the Afghan people in their efforts to build a peaceful and prosperous future. Overall, Bill 117 S.Res. 229 serves as a powerful statement of solidarity with the Afghan people and a condemnation of the senseless violence that continues to plague the region. It calls for justice for the victims of the attack and emphasizes the importance of promoting peace and stability in Afghanistan.