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Sens. Rick Scott & Marco Rubio Commemorate Third Anniversary of Tragic Surfside Building Collapse

June 24, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, on the third anniversary of the tragic building collapse at Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida, on June 24th, 2021, Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Marco Rubio in leading a resolution to recognize the 98 victims and the bravery of the first responders. Last year, Senator Scott visited the Western Wall to pray for the families affected by the tragic collapse. See more HERE.

 

Senator Rick Scott said, “It’s been three years since the Surfside community experienced an unimaginable and tremendous loss with the collapse of Champlain Towers South. We lost 98 lives that day, and countless others woke up to the heartbreaking news that they would never again see their children, friends, parents, grandparents or loved ones. Immediately, in the face of great danger, our first responders answered the call, and our community and organizations from around the world came together in mourning and to support those affected, especially in our Jewish community—they showed what it meant to be Surfside Strong. Today, we pray for those families who were affected by this sudden tragedy, and I am proud to join Senator Rubio to honor the community and the 98 lives lost that solemn day.”

 

Senator Marco Rubio said, “Today, we honor the 98 souls lost in the collapse of Champlain Towers South in Surfside. To the brave first responders who assisted in the recovery operations, our community owes you immense gratitude for your selfless bravery. We must continue to honor the memory of the lives lost that day and reaffirm our support for the survivors and loved ones.”

 

Read the full resolution HERE.

 

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