[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 70 (Thursday, April 22, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H2059]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING THE ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEATH OF VANESSA GUILLEN

  (Ms. GARCIA of Texas asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. GARCIA of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 1-
year anniversary of Vanessa Guillen's death.
  Vanessa was one of my constituents before she was transferred to the 
Fort Hood military base for her Army training. She was a rising star 
before her life was tragically cut short.
  As Members of Congress, and as a nation, we have the moral obligation 
to honor Vanessa's memory and enact change that will end violence in 
our military installations. Her story has captivated Americans of all 
backgrounds. It brought much-needed attention to sexual assault in the 
military. It has led to changes being implemented at Fort Hood and at 
military bases throughout the world.
  Madam Speaker, I will not rest until there is justice for Vanessa 
Guillen and her family. My thoughts and prayers are with them today.

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