[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 116 (Thursday, July 11, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E903]
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               HONORING THE LIFE OF TARA WELCH GALLAGHER

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                          HON. ELAINE G. LURIA

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 11, 2019

  Mrs. LURIA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize the 
late Tara Welch Gallagher, who was senselessly murdered in the Virginia 
Beach Municipal Center shooting. Virginia Beach lost Tara far too soon.
  Tara was a hardworking engineer who worked to educate the community 
about clean water. She served the Department of Public Works for the 
City of Virginia Beach for six years and contributed significantly to 
the mission of improving the water quality of the Lake James Watershed. 
Tara's life of hard work and service to the community will forever be 
remembered.
  Tara will be missed by all her loved ones. Hampton Roads 
significantly benefited from her presence; she made our community a 
better place. Today we remember and honor her life.

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