Aaron Bean: “My home State of Florida is still reeling from shock, horror, and sorrow. Mr. Speaker, 2 weeks ago, on a seemingly…”

“My home State of Florida is still reeling from shock, horror, and sorrow. Mr. Speaker, 2 weeks ago, on a seemingly peaceful Saturday afternoon, the community of Jacksonville endured an evil attack. I am honored today to stand with the entire Florida delegation who stands as one against this evil. On August 26 in Jacksonville, Florida, three innocent people lost their lives to an act of hatred at a Dollar General store: Angela Michelle Carr, 52 years old; Jerrald De'Shaun Gallion, 29 years old; Anolt Joseph ``A.J.'' Laguerre, Jr., 19 years old. Angela was a beloved mother and Uber driver, Jerrald was the proud father of a 4-year-old little girl, and A.J. was a recent high school graduate. He had just started working at the Dollar General to earn some extra money. They each had individual passions and dreams for the future. Each one had a spark that will continue to burn bright in the hearts and minds of those who knew and loved them. Today, I, and the delegation, join all Floridians in grieving for the victims and praying for their loved ones. There are no words, Mr. Speaker, to describe our heartbreak but also the anger we feel over this racially motivated act of evil. Hate has no place, nor does it belong in America. Today, my Florida colleagues and I stand in solidarity with the Jacksonville community. May their memories be a blessing. May God bless and comfort the families. I now ask, Mr.…”