[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 114 (Wednesday, June 30, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E722]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNIZING THE WORK OF OPERATION H.O.P.E.

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                         HON. VERONICA ESCOBAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 30, 2021

  Ms. ESCOBAR. Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize the work and 
service of Operation H.O.P.E.
  Operation H.O.P.E, which stands for Helping Other People Endure, was 
founded in 2009 by Angel Gomez, a life-long El Pasoan and U.S. Navy 
veteran. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Operation H.O.P.E. has 
provided funeral assistance to over 1,100 families who have lost loved 
ones. In the wake of the August 3, 2019 domestic terrorist attack that 
killed 23 beautiful souls and wounded countless others, Operation 
H.O.P.E. was at the center of supporting grieving families who lost 
loved ones. They helped find funeral homes for those who were killed 
and helped offset the cost of repatriation of the Mexican nationals who 
died that day. This past Easter, they gave away food and Easter baskets 
to over 400 families in need. Whether it is a holiday or tragedy, 
Operation H.O.P.E. is there when we need them.
  I am proud to be sharing Operation H.O.P.E.'s work today, and am 
grateful for their continued service to our community.

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