WASHINGTON,
D.C. – Today, Senator
Ashley Moody led a resolution with Senator Rick Scott marking four
years since the tragic collapse of Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida
– a tragedy that took 98 lives on June 24, 2021. The resolution pays tribute to
the victims, recognizes the extraordinary bravery of first responders, and
expresses unwavering support for the families and communities still grieving
this devastating loss.
Senator
Ashley Moody said,
“Today, on the fourth anniversary of the collapse of Champlain Towers South, we
remember the 98 innocent lives lost that tragic day. While no words can
appropriately capture the pain the families and community suffered, please join
me in honoring their memory today and thanking the brave first responders from
across the world who answered the call to help.”
Senator Rick
Scott said, “Four years
ago, the Surfside community experienced an unthinkable tragedy with the
collapse of Champlain Towers South. 98 lives were taken, and many more were
changed forever. Families lost loved ones in an instant, parents, children,
grandparents, and friends, whose grief remains with them every day. In the face
of this heartbreak, we witnessed extraordinary bravery and compassion, as our
first responders risked their lives in the rescue efforts, and people across
Florida and around the world came together to provide support, particularly
within our Jewish community. Their strength and unity showed the true meaning
of being Surfside Strong. Today, we pause to remember each life lost and stand
with the families who continue to mourn. With this resolution, we honor their
memory and recommit ourselves to never forgetting the legacy of those we lost.”
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