A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 5, 2026, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2026 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".

This resolution expresses support for designating June 5, 2026, as National Gun Violence Awareness Day and June 2026 as National Gun Violence Awareness Month. It highlights the severe impact of gun violence in the United States, noting that nearly 47,000 individuals are killed and 97,000 wounded annually, with significant numbers attributed to homicides, suicides, and unintentional shootings. The resolution emphasizes that more individuals have died from guns in the U.S. since 1968 than in all wars combined, underscoring the urgency of the issue.

The designation of June 5th specifically commemorates Hadiya Pendleton, a young victim of gun violence, and serves as a tribute to all victims and their loved ones. The resolution calls upon the public to promote greater awareness of gun violence and gun safety, encouraging individuals to wear orange on National Gun Violence Awareness Day. It also urges communities to concentrate heightened attention on gun violence during the summer months, when incidents typically increase, and to bring together community members and leaders to discuss ways to enhance safety.