[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H3896]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




MOMENT OF SILENCE IN MEMORY OF THE VICTIMS OF THE NIPPON DYNAWAVE PAPER 
                        MILL INDUSTRIAL TRAGEDY

  (Ms. PEREZ asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. PEREZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise in grief for the 11 men who lost their 
lives and in hope for those still recovering from injuries suffered at 
the Nippon Dynawave Paper Mill in Longview, Washington, in the worst 
industrial tragedy in Washington State history.
  As we confront the loss of lives and horrific injuries, God forbid 
that we shirk from accountability for the current state of affairs or 
the responsibility You placed on us to improve them. Let us honor the 
skill and humanity of these men who were each created in Your image.
  Forgive our willful ignorance to the hardship and danger that greed, 
self-interest, and neglect have brought on our brothers and sisters 
across the Nation. Forgive us for demanding others zealously preserve 
Your creation while we ourselves abuse it.
  Guide the hands caring for the wounded. Grant discernment and wisdom 
to the investigators and all those seeking answers. Be a comfort and 
strength to the grieving and lost and those working to rebuild. Instill 
in us a fearless spirit in serving our people.
  Amen.
  I ask everyone in the Chamber to join me in a moment of silence.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will all Members and guests please rise for 
a moment of silence.

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