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CANDLELIGHT VIGIL REMARKS BY HOUSTON HAITIANS UNITED PRESIDENT SHIRLEY
LANEAUT
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HON. AL GREEN
of texas
in the house of representatives
Friday, July 30, 2021
Mr. GREEN. of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to include in the Record remarks by Houston Haitians United President Shirley Laneaut presented at a candlelight vigil held on Sunday, July 18, 2021 in the Ninth Congressional District of Texas in remembrance of Haitian President Jovenel Moise.
My name is Shirley Laneaut and I am currently the President of Houston Haitians United. First, I would like to thank God for orchestrating this momentous event.
I am a proud first-generation Haitian American. Like many of you, my parents came to this country with dreams of a better life for themselves and their families. Rather than posing a threat to our democracy, immigrants living in America reinforce and enrich the values that make America the country it is.
I am so glad to see so many faces who have chosen to stand in solidarity with Haiti and the Haitian people. Houston Haitians United is an organization started for and by the people of this community. We welcome all (including Haitians themselves and friends of Haiti), who are wanting to support our mission and vision. We aim to work in solidarity to uplift our community, promote the culture and help to prepare Haiti's future, both here and abroad.
The purpose of this event is to honor our Haitian community who are grieving the conditions of our country, the horrific death of President Jovenel Moise, and lastly, to remember our family and friends living in Haiti.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 134
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