[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 202 (Wednesday, December 3, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H5002]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HORRIFIC MASS SHOOTING IN STOCKTON

  (Mr. Harder of California was recognized to address the House for 5 
minutes.)
  Mr. HARDER of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today because this 
weekend my community in Stockton, California, was shaken by a horrific 
mass shooting.
  Families were gathered at a banquet hall for a 2-year-old's birthday 
party. They were about to cut the cake when gunshots rang out. Four 
people were killed, including three kids. They were 8, 9, and 14 years 
old. Thirteen more were injured. Think about that for a second.
  As a dad, I cannot fathom the pain these families are feeling right 
now. This was supposed to be a moment of celebration, and instead it 
became a nightmare that has rocked our community to its core.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask for a moment of silence to honor the victims, 
including Amari, Susano, Maya, Journey, and their families as they 
navigate this tragedy.
  My wife, Pam, and I are praying for the victims, their families, and 
our community. We are and always will be Stockton Strong.

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