A resolution commemorating the passage of 1 year since the tragic building collapse in Surfside, Florida, on June 24, 2021.

Bill 117 S.Res. 689 is a resolution that commemorates the one-year anniversary of the tragic building collapse in Surfside, Florida, which occurred on June 24, 2021. The resolution acknowledges the lives lost and the devastation caused by the collapse, and honors the first responders and volunteers who worked tirelessly in the aftermath of the tragedy.

The resolution also recognizes the importance of ensuring the safety and well-being of residents in all communities across the United States, and calls for continued efforts to prevent similar disasters from happening in the future. It emphasizes the need for improved building safety standards and regulations, as well as increased oversight and accountability in the construction and maintenance of buildings.

Overall, Bill 117 S.Res. 689 serves as a solemn reminder of the lives lost in the Surfside building collapse and a call to action for lawmakers and officials to prioritize building safety and disaster prevention measures to protect communities nationwide.