[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 40 (Wednesday, March 3, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E203]
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               SUPPORTING TEXAS AFTER WINTER STORM DAMAGE

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                         HON. SYLVIA R. GARCIA

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 3, 2021

  Ms. GARCIA of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to ask for continued 
support of my district, my city and my state, as we recover from the 
impact of the winter storm. Many Texans are still suffering.
  Even worse, many are still grieving the loss of a loved one. In 
Harris county alone, 25 human lives were lost as a consequence of this 
storm.
  Senior citizens account for more than one third of the deaths in 
Harris County.
  One woman, 100 years old, was taken to a hospital after being found 
unresponsive in a home with no power.
  The youngest victim was just 8, he was found in a home while using a 
gas-powered generator, dying of carbon monoxide poisoning.
  The damage extends far beyond the city of Houston. Over 200 Texans 
died. Thousands lost their homes, and 390 thousand still lack access to 
clean water.
  I ask my colleagues, and those watching, that they continue to pray 
for the people of Texas, and that they help in any way they can.
  For those who have already helped I thank you. Thank you very much 
(Muchisimas gracias).

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