[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 123 (Tuesday, July 18, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E689]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE BRAVERY OF GICELA ALEMAN

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                          HON. COLIN Z. ALLRED

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 18, 2023

  Mr. ALLRED. Mr. Speaker, on May 6 our North Texas community was left 
scarred by the shooting at Allen Premium Outlets.
  Nine people were killed, and 7 others were injured.
  But today, I recognize the brave story of the service of Gicela 
Aleman.
  An unsung hero who that day was shopping for new shoes at the outlet 
mall with her daughter, Adele.
  When the gunman opened fire, he severely wounded Preeti Patel, a 
mother and grandmother who was visiting family in North Texas and like 
so many others--was just trying to do some shopping.
  Amidst the chaos and violence, Gicela sprung into action. She grabbed 
Preeti and tried to slow her bleeding.
  After seeing that ambulances were struggling to get through security, 
Gicela drove Preeti herself to get the care she needed.
  Preeti is alive today because of Gicela.
  An amazing story that deserves a hero's praise.
  We thank her for her bravery, selflessness and representing the best 
of North Texas.

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