[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 98 (Wednesday, June 12, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H4441]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        REMEMBERING THOSE LOST IN PULSE NIGHTCLUB MASS SHOOTING

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from 
Florida (Mrs. Murphy) for 5 minutes.
  Mrs. MURPHY. Mr. Speaker, today marks 3 years since the terrible 
tragedy that took the lives of 49 people at the Pulse nightclub in 
Orlando.
  That is 36 months, 156 weeks, 1,095 days that the victims' families 
and loved ones have had to live without their presence and without 
their light.
  This single incident shook our community to its core and forever 
changed us. But our city showed that we are a vibrant community that 
prides itself on its love and inclusion.
  Following the tragedy, hundreds came out to donate blood and help 
their fellow brothers and sisters in their time of need. The site was 
transformed into a makeshift memorial, one that was full of love, 
thoughtful notes, and flowers.
  This was the largest attack against LGBTQ people in U.S. history. As 
we celebrate Pride Month, we must honor their memories, be inspired by 
their legacies, and recognize the positive contributions the LGBTQ 
community offers to the world.
  While those memories may be raw and remembering those we lost may 
still hurt, we cannot forget that the love that the 49 victims brought 
into this world will always be stronger than the hate that stole their 
lives on that day.
  Hate will never win. Love always will.
  The memories of those who lost their lives will never ever been 
forgotten.

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