WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) issued the following statement on the first anniversary of the tragic school shooting that took place at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. 

 

“A year ago today, an unspeakable tragedy occurred in Uvalde, and the small town of just over 15,000 people was forever changed. No words can lessen the grief and sadness that remains within the Uvalde community. 

 

“I remain unwavering in my commitment to deliver tangible results that will help Uvalde rebuild. Over the past year, I have continued to meet with community leaders to deliver improvements for Uvalde. We secured funding for a new mental health facility and an updated emergency operations center within the community. The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), which was signed into law in June of last year, has resulted in millions of dollars for school security and mental health assistance – I am proud to have worked with my colleagues to get this life-saving legislation passed into law. This bill is a generational investment, and I will continue to lead the way in ensuring BSCA funding makes its way back to Uvalde and communities across TX-23. 

 

“We are Uvalde Strong, and we will never forget the 21 souls who left our world far too soon.” 

 

Makenna Elrod, 10

Layla Salazar, 11

Maranda Mathis, 11

Nevaeh Bravo, 10

Jose Flores Jr., 10

Xavier Lopez, 10

Tess Mata, 10

Rojelio Torres, 10

Eliahna Garcia, 9

Eliahna Torres, 10

Annabell Rodriguez, 10

Jacklyn Cazares, 9

Uziyah Garcia, 10

Jayce Luevanos, 10

Maite Rodriguez, 10

Jailah Silguero, 10

Irma Garcia, 48

Eva Mireles, 44

Amerie Jo Garza, 10

Alexandria Rubio, 10

Alithia Ramirez, 10

 

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