[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 134 (Friday, July 30, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E865]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CANDLELIGHT VIGIL REMARKS BY HOUSTON HAITIANS UNITED PRESIDENT SHIRLEY 
                                LANEAUT

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                             HON. AL GREEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 30, 2021

  Mr. GREEN. of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to include in the 
Record remarks by Houston Haitians United President Shirley Laneaut 
presented at a candlelight vigil held on Sunday, July 18, 2021 in the 
Ninth Congressional District of Texas in remembrance of Haitian 
President Jovenel Moise.

       My name is Shirley Laneaut and I am currently the President 
     of Houston Haitians United. First, I would like to thank God 
     for orchestrating this momentous event.
       I am a proud first-generation Haitian American. Like many 
     of you, my parents came to this country with dreams of a 
     better life for themselves and their families. Rather than 
     posing a threat to our democracy, immigrants living in 
     America reinforce and enrich the values that make America the 
     country it is.
       I am so glad to see so many faces who have chosen to stand 
     in solidarity with Haiti and the Haitian people. Houston 
     Haitians United is an organization started for and by the 
     people of this community. We welcome all (including Haitians 
     themselves and friends of Haiti), who are wanting to support 
     our mission and vision. We aim to work in solidarity to 
     uplift our community, promote the culture and help to prepare 
     Haiti's future, both here and abroad.
       The purpose of this event is to honor our Haitian community 
     who are grieving the conditions of our country, the horrific 
     death of President Jovenel Moise, and lastly, to remember our 
     family and friends living in Haiti.

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