[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 18 (Friday, January 27, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H435]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          WE ARE TEXAS STRONG

  (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. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bring attention to 
the resilience of residents of Houston, Pasadena, and our neighbors in 
Deer Park and Baytown that were hit by the tornado earlier this week.
  We were hit hard, and it devastated our area, but the people are 
resilient. The tornado left dozens of families displaced in my district 
with homes without roofs and surrounded by debris. Thankfully, there 
were no deaths or serious injuries, and our spirit is not broken.
  In this time of recovery, it is important to remember that our 
communities always come together in time of need.
  I thank all the first responders, the workers who helped restore our 
electricity, the people who picked up the debris, and those who were 
there immediately to help our neighbors. That is what we are all about, 
helping each other. We continue to rebuild our communities because we 
are strong together.
  As long as I continue to represent Texas-29, I will ensure that our 
district is well prepared and has the best available resources and 
information for recovery.
  We are Houston strong. We are Pasadena strong. We are Texas strong.

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