[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H2706]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING THE LIFE OF SHERIDAN GORMAN

  (Mr. LAWLER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. LAWLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart to honor the 
life of Sheridan Gorman of Yorktown Heights, New York, who was 
tragically murdered at just 18 years old.
  Sheridan was a proud member of the Yorktown community and a freshman 
at Loyola University Chicago, studying business. Her life was stolen in 
a senseless act of violence at the hands of an illegal immigrant, 
leaving her family, her friends, and the entire Yorktown community at a 
complete loss.
  A 2025 graduate of Yorktown High School, she was an athlete and young 
mentor, known for her warm kindness and limitless compassion. Sheridan 
inspired those around her, competing in field hockey, lacrosse, and 
bowling, and giving back by coaching young athletes through the 
Yorktown Athletic Club.
  Sheridan was a lot like the Northern Lights she went out to find with 
her friends on the early morning of March 19--the kind of light that 
shows up quietly, bringing a bit of color to what is otherwise 
darkness. We are lucky to witness it for the short time it is visible 
in the night sky.
  Doina and I extend our deepest condolences to her parents, Jessica 
and Thomas; her sister, Madelon; the entire Gorman family; and all who 
loved her. May her memory be a blessing, and may she rest in eternal 
peace.

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