[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 84 (Thursday, May 26, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E800]
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                REMEMBERING THE PALESTINE FLOOD VICTIMS

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                          HON. JEB HENSARLING

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 26, 2016

  Mr. HENSARLING. Mr. Speaker, today I rise in somber tone. I wanted to 
take a moment to remember six lives that were recently lost in Texas' 
5th Congressional District.
   On April 29th, East Texas experienced a storm system that swept 
through during the latter part of the day into the evening and night. 
During the early Saturday morning hours, the city of Palestine in 
Anderson County, Texas had reports of 7.5 inches of rain that fell in 
less than an hour. Several homes were destroyed in the neighborhoods, 
businesses flooded and ultimately lives were changed forever.
   I would like to take a moment to remember Lenda Asberry and her 
great-grandchildren: Jamonicka Johnson, 6, Von Anthony Johnson Jr., 7, 
Devonte Asberry, 8, and Venetia Asberry, 9. Also, Giovani Olivas, 30, 
who leaves behind a wife and two children. Spouses, children, parents, 
aunts, uncles, friends, neighbors, teachers, all left to grieve for 
these loved ones.
   Let us all remember in our thoughts and prayers these families, 
businesses and the city of Palestine's people as they rebuild their 
property and lives.

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