Bennet, Crow Recognize 10th Anniversary of Columbine Day of Service, Remember Victims of Columbine High School Shooting

Apr 20, 2026 | Press Releases

Washington, D.C. - Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and Congressman Jason Crow introduced a congressional resolution recognizing the 10th anniversary of the Columbine Day of Service and remembering the victims of the Columbine High School shooting twenty-seven years ago.

On the annual Columbine Day of Service, Americans are encouraged to honor and remember the lives lost at Columbine High School by doing good and giving back to their communities. According to the most recent data from 2024, over 1,600 participants across six states and ten countries participated in sixty projects to better their communities.

"Twenty-seven years ago, young lives were taken at Columbine High School and Colorado was forever changed," said Senator Bennet. "Since then, entire generations have grown up with the fear that a mass shooting could touch their own lives. That cannot be our normal. Today is a time to honor those we lost, stand with those whose lives were forever changed, and renew our commitment to preventing such senseless violence across America."

"April 20th remains a deeply painful day for Coloradans, especially for the community, survivors, and families of those we lost twenty-seven years ago. My heart is with them and every American who's been impacted by gun violence," said Congressman Crow. "I'm proud to represent a community that honors this day with service-embodying the best of Colorado and America-and I'm proud to join my friend Senator Michael Bennet in introducing this resolution. Today, Congress recognizes the resilience, strength, and service of Coloradans."

Senator Bennet and Congressman Crow have consistently fought for lifesaving measures to end gun violence. Both leaders were champions of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, the first comprehensive gun safety reform package in nearly thirty years. Bennet and Crow have called to expand background checks on gun sales to help reduce gun violence across the country.

Additionally, in April 2025, Bennet helped reintroduce the Gas-Operated Semi-Automatic Firearms Exclusion (GOSAFE) Act, legislation to support responsible gun ownership and protect communities from gun violence. In April 2023, Bennet reintroduced the School Shooting Safety and Preparedness Act to help lawmakers gain a complete and accurate picture of gun violence in and around school campuses.

The text of the resolution is available HERE.

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