[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 126 (Thursday, July 26, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H7709]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     RECOGNIZING THE 7/20 MEMORIAL FOR THE AURORA THEATRE SHOOTING

  (Mr. COFFMAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the installation 
of the 7/20 Memorial in the city of Aurora. This memorial is dedicated 
to those who lost their lives, the wounded, and the countless families 
impacted by the theater shooting tragedy.
  On July 20th, 2012, 13 members of our community were killed and 70 
more were injured when a lone gunman senselessly opened fire in a 
crowded movie theater. This crime devastated our community, the 
families who lost loved ones, as well as those who suffered lifelong 
injuries.
  On July 27, 2018, the city of Aurora is dedicating a memorial 
designed by the world renown artist, Douwe Blumberg. Mr. Blumberg's 
piece is titled: Ascentiate. The sculpture displays 83 cranes 
outstretched in flight to represent the victims of the shooting. 
Thirteen clear cranes in the middle of the garden represent those who 
lost their lives.
  This memorial is designed to provide comfort for those in need. Let 
us all remember this tragedy by recognizing the 7/20 Memorial and the 
memorial foundation for commemorating the victims and their families.

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