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REMEMBERING SARAH MILGRIM AND YARON LISCHINSKY

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On 2026-05-11, Representative Sharice Davids (D-KS-3) delivered a floor speech titled "REMEMBERING SARAH MILGRIM AND YARON LISCHINSKY" in the House.

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REMEMBERING SARAH MILGRIM AND YARON LISCHINSKY

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 79 (Monday, May 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 79 (Monday, May 11, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E423] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] REMEMBERING SARAH MILGRIM AND YARON LISCHINSKY ______ HON. SHARICE DAVIDS of kansas in the house of representatives Monday, May 11, 2026 Ms. DAVIDS of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in somber recognition that May 21, 2026, will mark one year since the tragic and senseless killing of Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky outside of the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. Sarah grew up in Prairie Village, Kansas, a community where I have the honor of serving in Congress. She graduated from Shawnee Mission East High School and the University of Kansas. She was a devoted member of Congregation B'nai Jehudah and was dedicated to fostering understanding and connection not only between Israel and the United States, but between Israel and the Palestinian people. Her partner, Yaron, shared that commitment. In the aftermath of the October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorist attack, Sarah advocated for the release of Israeli hostages and worked closely with survivors who had experienced gender and sexual based violence. Those who knew Sarah say that her gentle, calm, and compassionate disposition made her the perfect fit for such a difficult role. Yaron, an employee with the Embassy of Israel, worked to forge stronger ties between Israel and its neighbors in the Middle East. Yaron's loved ones say that he always had a smile on his face and a welcoming presence. We must continue Sarah and Yaron's legacy of peacebuilding and stand strong against increasing threats of antisemitism--recommitting ourselves to a world where no one fears for their safety just because of who they are. Antisemitism has no place in our communities, and we all must all stand up against the hatred and bigotry that threaten to divide us. ____________________

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REMEMBERING SARAH MILGRIM AND YARON LISCHINSKY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 79 (Monday, May 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 79 (Monday, May 11, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E423] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] REMEMBERING SARAH MILGRIM AND YARON LISCHINSKY ______ HON. SHARICE DAVIDS of kansas in the house of representatives Monday, May 11, 2026 Ms. DAVIDS of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in somber recognition that May 21, 2026, will mark one year since the tragic and senseless killing of Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky outside of the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. Sarah grew up in Prairie Village, Kansas, a community where I have the honor of serving in Congress. She graduated from Shawnee Mission East High School and the University of Kansas. She was a devoted member of Congregation B'nai Jehudah and was dedicated to fostering understanding and connection not only between Israel and the United States, but between Israel and the Palestinian people. Her partner, Yaron, shared that commitment. In the aftermath of the October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorist attack, Sarah advocated for the release of Israeli hostages and worked closely with survivors who had experienced gender and sexual based violence. Those who knew Sarah say that her gentle, calm, and compassionate disposition made her the perfect fit for such a difficult role. Yaron, an employee with the Embassy of Israel, worked to forge stronger ties between Israel and its neighbors in the Middle East. Yaron's loved ones say that he always had a smile on his face and a welcoming presence. We must continue Sarah and Yaron's legacy of peacebuilding and stand strong against increasing threats of antisemitism--recommitting ourselves to a world where no one fears for their safety just because of who they are. Antisemitism has no place in our communities, and we all must all stand up against the hatred and bigotry that threaten to divide us. ____________________