PRAY FOR SHREVEPORT ON LOSING EIGHT PRECIOUS CHILDREN IN A SENSELESS ACT OF VIOLENCE

On 2026-04-20, Representative Cleo Fields (D-LA-6) delivered a floor speech titled "PRAY FOR SHREVEPORT ON LOSING EIGHT PRECIOUS CHILDREN IN A SENSELESS ACT OF VIOLENCE" in the House. The speech addressed taxes.

PRAY FOR SHREVEPORT ON LOSING EIGHT PRECIOUS CHILDREN IN A SENSELESS ACT OF VIOLENCE

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026)] [House] [Page H2966] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PRAY FOR SHREVEPORT ON LOSING EIGHT PRECIOUS CHILDREN IN A SENSELESS ACT OF VIOLENCE (Mr. FIELDS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. FIELDS. Mr. Speaker, yesterday morning, Shreveport lost eight precious children in a senseless act of violence. Eight children, the youngest just 3 years of age, are gone way too soon. There are simply no words. Our hearts break for the families and everyone in the Cedar Grove neighborhood who are dealing with this unimaginable grief. We extend our deepest condolences to each of the families who lost loved ones and will continue lifting up the two women who were injured. I encourage Louisiana and the Nation to join me in praying for these families and for this community. I would also like to commend the officers and first responders who had to witness this tragedy firsthand for their bravery and dedication. Shreveport is hurting now, but we have seen tough times before, and I know we will get through it again. To the people of Cedar Grove, you are not alone. The Nation stands with you, and we will work through this together. ____________________