[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 82 (Tuesday, May 16, 2023)]
[House]
[Pages H2371-H2372]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 MOMENT OF SILENCE RECOGNIZING THE VICTIMS WHO LOST THEIR LIVES DURING 
                  THE FARMINGTON, NEW MEXICO, SHOOTING

  (Ms. LEGER FERNANDEZ asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Ms. LEGER FERNANDEZ. Mr. Speaker, yesterday, an 18-year-old carrying 
an assault-type weapon shattered the peace in a quiet residential 
neighborhood in Farmington, New Mexico.
  Three beautiful souls lost their lives. Many more were wounded and 
numerous others traumatized.
  I praise the heroes who drove to danger to stop the violence. I am 
ever grateful for the coordination between local, State, county, and 
Federal law enforcement.

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  I pray for the quick recovery of the wounded and for the families of 
those we lost.
  I imagine a world where mothers and fathers drop off their children 
at school without fear, a world where families can gather to worship or 
simply be at peace in their neighborhood.
  Sadly, that peace is shattered by gun violence somewhere in America 
every single day. Every day, we are reminded that we don't yet live in 
a peaceful country, and yesterday was no exception.
  Many of us standing and listening and praying today are committed to 
banning assault weapons, especially for an 18-year-old. We are 
committed to bringing peace to our communities.
  Now, I invite all Members of the United States House of 
Representatives to join me in a moment of silence, a moment of 
gratitude to our law enforcement, and a moment of prayer to honor the 
lives of those we tragically lost yesterday.

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