Garcia Reaction to Louisiana Minnesota and Dallas Violence

Sylvia R. Garcia
Texas Senate
District 6
PRESS RELEASE
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: John Canales Gorczynski
July 8, 2016
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Statement from Senator Garcia on Recent Violence
State Senator Sylvia Garcia of Houston, Chair of the Texas Senate Hispanic Caucus, issued the following statement in
reaction to recent violence:
“Our nation has suffered too many profound and public tragedies, most recently in Louisiana and Minnesota, and now
our beloved Texas. I pray for the families and loved ones of all victims, and also for peace, justice and an end to gun
violence. Enough is enough, and I accept responsibility to work on policies that will help our society root out racism,
racial profiling, and economic disparities. Thoughts and prayers alone will not fix these problems. We have to act in
the Texas Legislature. We must do better."
La senadora estatal Sylvia García, de Houston, Presidente del Comité Hispano del Senado de Texas, publico la
siguiente declaración en respuesta a la violencia reciente:
"Nuestra nación ha sufrido demasiadas tragedias profundas y públicas, las últimas en Louisiana y Minnesota, y ahora
en nuestro querido Texas. Rezo por las familias y seres queridos de las víctimas, y también por la paz, la justicia y el
fin de la violencia armada. Ya es suficiente, y acepto la responsabilidad de trabajar en pólizas que ayuden que nuestra
sociedad elimine las raíces del racismo, la discriminación racial, y las desigualdades económicas. Pensamientos y
oraciones por sí solas no solucionarán estos problemas. Tenemos que actuar en la Legislatura de Texas. Tenemos que
hacer algo mas."
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SENATOR SYLVIA R. GARCIA
State Senator Sylvia R. Garcia represents Senate District 6 and is the Chair of the Senate Hispanic Caucus. Senator
Garcia previously held office as Houston City Controller and County Commissioner.