[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 16 (Wednesday, January 25, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H314]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 MOMENT OF SILENCE IN MEMORY OF THE VICTIMS OF THE MONTEREY PARK DANCE 
                            STUDIO SHOOTING

  Ms. CHU. This last Saturday night, a shooter came into my hometown of 
Monterey Park, California, to a dance studio and killed 11 innocent 
people.
  Today, I rise to honor the memories of the 11 lives we lost: Diana 
Tom, Mymy Nhan, Lilian Li, Xiujuan Yu, Hong Jian, Muoi Ung, Valentino 
Alvero, Yu-Lun Kao, Chia Yau, Wen-Tau Yu, Ming Ma.
  I also wish for the speedy recovery for the nine who are injured, 
many of whom are still in the hospital.
  Lunar New Year is a time of celebration for the thriving Asian-
American community in my hometown. Saturday's senseless murders pierced 
the peace and joy of our celebrations and tore a hole through our 
hearts.
  This Lunar New Year was supposed to be a celebration of the Year of 
the Rabbit, characterized by hopefulness and peace.
  I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to keep hope alive 
and work together to make our country a peaceful one free from this 
kind of horrific violence.
  Thank you for helping me honor the memories of those lost by 
observing a moment of silence.

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