[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 8]
[House]
[Page 10456]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING THE MEMORY OF SANDRA CANTU

  (Mr. McNERNEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. McNERNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of Sandra 
Cantu, a child whose life was tragically cut short. Eight-year-old 
Sandra lived in Tracy, California, a town I am honored to represent.
  Now known as ``Tracy's precious angel,'' Sandra was a cheerful, 
friendly girl whose joyful life was evident whether she was doing 
cartwheels or playing on the jungle gym. She brightened the lives of 
everyone she came into contact with, even those who never met her, as 
was seen in the number of people at her memorial last week.
  Her horrific kidnapping and death are a tragedy beyond description. 
No parent should have to experience the loss of a child, especially at 
such a young age.
  I am touched by the outpouring of support for Sandra's family from 
the Tracy residents and for the tireless work of the Tracy Police 
Department. Sandra Cantu will be missed, and I join those who grieve as 
we celebrate her short life.

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