[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 79 (Monday, May 11, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E423]
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             REMEMBERING SARAH MILGRIM AND YARON LISCHINSKY

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                          HON. SHARICE DAVIDS

                               of kansas

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 11, 2026

  Ms. DAVIDS of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in somber recognition 
that May 21, 2026, will mark one year since the tragic and senseless 
killing of Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky outside of the Capital 
Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C.
  Sarah grew up in Prairie Village, Kansas, a community where I have 
the honor of serving in Congress. She graduated from Shawnee Mission 
East High School and the University of Kansas. She was a devoted member 
of Congregation B'nai Jehudah and was dedicated to fostering 
understanding and connection not only between Israel and the United 
States, but between Israel and the Palestinian people. Her partner, 
Yaron, shared that commitment.
  In the aftermath of the October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorist attack, 
Sarah advocated for the release of Israeli hostages and worked closely 
with survivors who had experienced gender and sexual based violence. 
Those who knew Sarah say that her gentle, calm, and compassionate 
disposition made her the perfect fit for such a difficult role.
  Yaron, an employee with the Embassy of Israel, worked to forge 
stronger ties between Israel and its neighbors in the Middle East. 
Yaron's loved ones say that he always had a smile on his face and a 
welcoming presence.
  We must continue Sarah and Yaron's legacy of peacebuilding and stand 
strong against increasing threats of antisemitism--recommitting 
ourselves to a world where no one fears for their safety just because 
of who they are. Antisemitism has no place in our communities, and we 
all must all stand up against the hatred and bigotry that threaten to 
divide us.

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