MOURNING DEVASTATING TRAGEDY IN SANTO DOMINGO

On 2025-04-09, Representative Adriano Espaillat (D-NY-13) delivered a floor speech titled "MOURNING DEVASTATING TRAGEDY IN SANTO DOMINGO" in the House.

MOURNING DEVASTATING TRAGEDY IN SANTO DOMINGO

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 64 (Wednesday, April 9, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 64 (Wednesday, April 9, 2025)] [House] [Page H1554] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] MOURNING DEVASTATING TRAGEDY IN SANTO DOMINGO (Mr. ESPAILLAT asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. ESPAILLAT. Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I rise on the floor today as people across the Dominican diaspora are united in solidarity to mourn the devastating tragedy in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Following the collapse of a roof at a nightclub, 124 individuals lost their lives and 150 are injured, and many are still missing. I express my deepest condolences to the families of each of the victims and embrace them during this time of hurt. We stand in solidarity with all of those who have been affected by this heartbreaking event. Their pain is our pain, and their grief is felt by all who hear them. In this moment of profound sorrow, our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. ``May peace be with the lost souls of this tragedy, and may their loved ones forever cherish the memories they have of each of them.'' ``Estamos con ustedes, nuestras oraciones estan en nuestros corazones con ustedes. Dios les bendiga.'' ____________________