[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H3469]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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               REMEMBERING SANTA FE HIGH SCHOOL SHOOTING

  (Mr. WEBER of Texas asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WEBER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, on May 18, 2018, the Santa Fe 
community experienced a tragedy that forever changed families across 
Texas. Ten innocent lives were taken during those dark 30 minutes. 
Students and teachers who should still be with us today were ripped 
away from their loved ones in an act of unimaginable evil and violence.
  Like so many neighbors of mine, I will forever remember that day and 
the tremendous weight it carried with it. I remember the heartbreak 
that swept across Santa Fe, the fear that parents felt as they tried to 
reach their children and the grief that settled over the entire 
community in the hours, days, and years that have followed since.
  Eight years later, that moment is still very real for so many 
families. The memories of that day have never faded. The angels we lost 
will always be remembered by this community.
  Even in the midst of the unspeakable tragedy, the people of Santa Fe 
showed extraordinary strength, faith, and love for one another. 
Churches opened their doors for prayer and comfort. First responders 
ran toward danger to protect innocent lives. Neighbors stood beside 
grieving families and carried one another through the darkest days. The 
people of Santa Fe came together as one community, and that spirit of 
unity continues to this very day.
  Psalm 34:18 reminds us: ``The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and 
saves those who are crushed in spirit.''
  Today, Mr. Speaker, we honor the precious lives that were taken far 
too soon. We continue to pray for the families, the survivors, the 
teachers, the first responders, and every person whose life was forever 
changed.
  May we never forget those that we lost. May God forever bless Santa 
Fe, the great State of Texas, and our country.

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