[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 27 (Thursday, February 9, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H784]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       COMMEMORATING LIVES TAKEN DURING THE HENRY PRATT SHOOTING

  (Mr. FOSTER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. FOSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the lives taken 
during the Henry Pratt shooting in Aurora, Illinois, nearly 4 years 
ago.
  On February 15, 2019, gun violence stole the lives of five innocent 
people and injured six police officers when a person who should not 
legally have had a gun opened fire in a workplace.
  Unfortunately, this is a reality that we are all too familiar with as 
Americans. Throughout our Nation, in every State, gun violence 
continues to claim innocent lives. These victims are our family 
members, our friends, and our neighbors. We must do better.
  I am proud that Congress came together in the last year to pass the 
most significant piece of gun violence legislation in nearly three 
decades, but more must be done.
  We cannot wait for the next tragedy. We must continue to pursue 
commonsense gun safety measures that will keep guns out of the wrong 
hands and help save lives.
  Mr. Speaker, I stand with the Aurora community during this time of 
remembrance and reflection.

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