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RECOGNIZING THE WORK OF OPERATION H.O.P.E.
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HON. VERONICA ESCOBAR
of texas
in the house of representatives
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Ms. ESCOBAR. Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize the work and service of Operation H.O.P.E.
Operation H.O.P.E, which stands for Helping Other People Endure, was founded in 2009 by Angel Gomez, a life-long El Pasoan and U.S. Navy veteran. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Operation H.O.P.E. has provided funeral assistance to over 1,100 families who have lost loved ones. In the wake of the August 3, 2019 domestic terrorist attack that killed 23 beautiful souls and wounded countless others, Operation H.O.P.E. was at the center of supporting grieving families who lost loved ones. They helped find funeral homes for those who were killed and helped offset the cost of repatriation of the Mexican nationals who died that day. This past Easter, they gave away food and Easter baskets to over 400 families in need. Whether it is a holiday or tragedy, Operation H.O.P.E. is there when we need them.
I am proud to be sharing Operation H.O.P.E.'s work today, and am grateful for their continued service to our community.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 114
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