Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernandez | Teresa Leger Fernandez Official Website
Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernandez | Teresa Leger Fernandez Official Website
WASHINGTON – On May 16, Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández led the House of Representatives in a moment of silence to honor the victims of a mass shooting in Farmington, New Mexico on May 15, 2023.
She was joined by fellow Representatives Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) and Gabe Vasquez (NM-02).
Farmington marks the 225th mass shooting in America so far in 2023. Three members of the community were killed.
Video of Rep. Leger Fernández’s speech and the moment of silence is HERE.
An excerpt from the Congresswoman’s remarks can be found below:
“I imagine a world where mothers and fathers drop off their children at school without fear.
A world where families can gather to worship, or simply be at peace in their neighborhood…
…Every day, we are reminded that we don’t yet live in a peaceful country.”
Original source can be found here.
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