[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 63 (Friday, April 12, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E344]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        FRANCIS SCOTT KEY BRIDGE

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                               speech of

                         HON. SYLVIA R. GARCIA

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 10, 2024

  Ms. GARCIA of Texas. Mr. Speaker, today, we honor the lives of the 
six construction workers who passed away as a result of the collapse of 
the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
  Alejandro Hernandez Fuentes, Dorian Ronial Castillo Cabrera, Maynor 
Yassir Suazo Sandoval, Miguel Luna, Jose Mynor Lopez, and Carlos 
Hernandez.
  These men who lost their lives while working on the Bridge were 
everyday heroes.
  These men could've been our fathers, brothers, grandsons, or nephews.
  That evening, they arrived at work proudly as immigrants, ready to 
help build this country with their own two hands by undertaking 
hazardous and challenging tasks that others refused.
  Their dedication reminds us that immigrants should be celebrated and 
acknowledged for contributing to this country--not vilified and 
attacked for where they come from, the color of their skin, or their 
accent.
  They deserve to be praised and remembered. We should be inspired by 
their tenacity and dedication to pursuing the American Dream for 
themselves and their loved ones.
  We will continue to work on behalf of our immigrant community in 
honor of these brave souls. We will rebuild the Bridge and help build 
an immigration infrastructure that celebrates our workers.

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