HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF SARAH GHIORSE

On 2026-05-20, Representative Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM-3) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF SARAH GHIORSE" in the House.

HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF SARAH GHIORSE

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)] [House] [Page H3632] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF SARAH GHIORSE (Ms. LEGER FERNANDEZ asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) Ms. LEGER FERNANDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of an extraordinary woman from my beautiful New Mexico, Sarah Ghiorse. Her family and all who knew her were touched by her life and grieve her passing from cancer at the untimely age of 52. Sarah was rooted in love, love of her family, her colleagues, her communities, and our beautiful State. She led the amazing organization NewMexicoWomen.org with her fierce advocacy for justice. Sarah believed that the work for women and girls in these difficult political times must be rooted in and convey connection to love, that in building together in community, we all have a role and belong to this ecosystem. Sarah was the heart of her organization, moving with ease, grace, and integrity between multiple worlds, all connected by her commitment. She was as comfortable in staff and donor meetings as she was at ceremonies or in the streets for marches, parades, or protests. At the same time, she was a dedicated mother, a daughter, a sister, a partner, and a friend. Her light, love, and powerful legacy will continue and live on in those who loved and cared for her. Rest in power, Sarah. ____________________