The purpose of this resolution is to commemorate June 17, 2025, as the tenth anniversary of the tragic shooting at the Mother Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina. This event, which occurred on June 17, 2015, resulted in the deaths of nine African-American parishioners during a prayer meeting. The resolution aims to honor the victims, recognize the impact of the tragedy, and reflect on the resilience of the church community in the face of such violence.