Sheila Jackson Lee: “I rise on behalf of my colleagues in the Texas Congressional Delegation in remembrance of those who lost their lives…”

“I rise on behalf of my colleagues in the Texas Congressional Delegation in remembrance of those who lost their lives during the Flooding tragedy that occurred in the city of Houston and the surrounding area. Our thoughts and prayers are offered on behalf of and for the families of: 1. German Antonio Franco 2. Claudia Melgar 3. Sunita Vikas 4. Malhara Singh 5. Pedro Rascon Morales 6. Charles Edward Odum 7. Suresh Kumar Talluri 8. Teri White Rodriguez I thank all of the first responders for their courageous and effective efforts to bring assistance and support to those impacted by the flooding last week. The efforts of Houstonians who came to the aid of neighbors and strangers during the flooding saved lives and provided comfort to those impacted. We offer a special thanks to the diverse religious community of Houston who responded with generosity and compassion to over 1000 households left homeless by the flooding. We are also very grateful for the presence and laudable work of the American Red Cross whose volunteers some of which were also victims of the flooding immediately began to offer aid and assistance to flood victims. As elected officials we share a common bond with our constituents that motivate our work on their behalf each day. When tragedy strikes we in the Texas Delegation cease to see the victims as being from a city, town or rural community but as Texans who are in trouble or in need of help.…”