[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 165 (Friday, November 6, 2009)]
[House]
[Page H12497]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   MOMENT OF SILENCE FOR THE VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA

  (Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute.)
  Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida. Madam Speaker, I am extremely sad to 
announce a tragedy in Orlando, Florida, today. Early reports are saying 
that at least two people are dead and six have been wounded in a mass 
shooting at an office building in downtown Orlando. Seven people were 
taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center and one to Florida Hospital 
South.
  My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and the victims. Madam 
Speaker, would you please ask the House to stand. These are two tragic 
back-to-back days in our country. Let's ask to pray for our country and 
for the families and the victims.
  The SPEAKER. Will all Members rise and observe a moment of silence 
for the victims of violence in Orlando, Florida.


                announcement by the speaker pro tempore

  The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. Edwards of Maryland). Without objection, 
5-minute voting will continue.
  There was no objection.

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