Sen. Rick Scott Leads Unanimous Passage of Resolution Designating October 14th National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott on the Senate floor called for the passage of his resolution honoring the legacy of Charlie Kirk by designating October 14, 2025 as a National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk, which passed by unanimous consent. The resolution is cosponsored by Senators Tommy Tuberville, Jim Risch, Bill Cassidy, Mike Crapo, Dan Sullivan, Cindy Hyde-Smith, Bernie Moreno, Pete Ricketts, Rand Paul, Josh Hawley, Lindsey Graham, Mike Lee, John Kennedy, Marsha Blackburn, Tim Sheehy, Ted Cruz, James Lankford, Steve Daines, Ashley Moody, Markwayne Mullin, and Deb Fischer. Congressman Jimmy Patronis is leading the companion resolution in the House of Representatives.<_o3a_p>

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Watch Senator Scott's full remarks HERE or as prepared for delivery below:<_o3a_p>

"Mr. President, like most Americans, my wife Ann and I are completely heartbroken by the tragic loss of our friend and fellow patriot, Charlie Kirk, in a despicable, targeted assassination.

This is a devastating loss for his wife, Erika, and their two precious kids, and the millions, including myself, who felt the impact of Charlie's work and were inspired by his devotion to God and his beliefs.

Charlie was a good man - a devout husband, father, and friend. His life was shaped by his faith and the idea that in America, debate and discussion are crucial to the betterment of our country.

He believed in God, the American dream, the value of family, and the principles of our great nation.

I would talk to Charlie nearly every week.

Charlie dedicated his life to the idea that the power of our ideas can not only win the day, but start a movement. That's exactly what he did.

As the founder and executive director of the nonprofit Turning Point USA, he and his team worked to build thousands of chapters across the nation dedicated to educating students about the principles of freedom, free markets, and limited government.

Charlie inspired millions of young Americans to be involved in the future of their country and make their voices heard. He'd travel to college campuses around the nation to share ideas and talk about them.

And Charlie was never afraid to have a discussion. He didn't care if you agreed or disagreed with his ideas. He welcomed the opportunity to respectfully and peacefully debate ideas in the court of public opinion.

Charlie was taken from us in a disgusting act of political violence on September 10, 2025, but his legacy lives on.

Charlie will long be remembered for his love of God, his family, and this great nation, and the impact he had on each of us.

We have the opportunity to carry on his memory by believing in the power of our ideas, discussion, and the values of our nation.

As we mourn this massive loss, let us gather together in our communities and pray for his family and our nation. And let us honor Charlie by believing in the power of our ideas to win the day and leave the nation a better place.

I am proud to have the support of more than 20 of my colleagues to honor Charlie by dedicating his birthday - October 14, 2025 - as "National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk".

I ask that every one of my Senate colleagues stand with us and support the passage of this resolution.

Thank you."

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