Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bring attention to the resilience of residents of Houston, Pasadena, and our neighbors in Deer Park and Baytown that were hit by the tornado earlier this week. We were hit hard, and it devastated our area, but the people are resilient. The tornado left dozens of families displaced in my district with homes without roofs and surrounded by debris. Thankfully, there were no deaths or serious injuries, and our spirit is not broken. In this time of recovery, it is important to remember that our communities always come together in time of need. I thank all the first responders, the workers who helped restore our electricity, the people who picked up the debris, and those who were there immediately to help our neighbors. That is what we are all about, helping each other. We continue to rebuild our communities because we are strong together. As long as I continue to represent Texas-29, I will ensure that our district is well prepared and has the best available resources and information for recovery. We are Houston strong. We are Pasadena strong. We are Texas strong. ____________________
On the recordJanuary 27, 2023
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