ICYMI: [VIDEO] Rep. Ilhan Omar Leads Moment of Silence on House Floor Honoring Annunciation Catholic School Shooting Victims

WASHINGTON– Today, Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) led a moment of silence on the House floor to honor the victims and survivors of the tragic mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis.

The observance paid tribute to the two children whose lives were cut short, the 21 others injured, the first responders, and the Annunciation Catholic community as it begins the long path of healing. Rep. Omar was joined by colleagues who stood in solidarity with the Minneapolis community.

The full video can be found here

Full transcript below:

“ Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to address the House out of order. 

Today, we honor the two beautiful souls, an 8- and 10-year old lost to senseless gun violence at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis last week.

My heart is shattered for all the families impacted by this horrific tragedy.

The horror that children, educators, and parishioners went through while they were praying should not have happened.

I am incredibly grateful for our brave first responders who saved countless lives by their heroism and swift action.

As our Minneapolis community continues to grieve, we must stand united to prevent another tragedy from occurring ever again.

I ask all of my colleagues to join me in a moment of silence.

Thank you. I yield back.”

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