Candles and offerings from the scene of MPK’s official Vigil, Jan. 24, 2023 (Photo courtesy of Jennifer Tang)
WASHINGTON, D.C. — ColoradoBOulevard.net:
This week, U.S. Representatives Judy Chu (CA-28) and Anna Eshoo (CA-18), introduced H.Res.200 condemning the shootings that occurred in Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay, California, in January of this year.
By News Desk
House Resolution 200 honors the memories of those who lost their lives in the assaults in Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay early this year. The shooting in Monterey Park left eleven dead and nine injured, and the Half Moon Bay shooting killed seven people and injured one. Resolution 200 expresses sympathy for the impacted family members and communities. The resolution also reiterates a commitment in Congress to help Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities, and all communities nationwide, prevent gun violence.
“While we cannot begin to process the pain these families are going through from these unspeakable acts of violence in Half Moon Bay and Monterey Park during the Lunar New Year, we can continue honoring their memory through this resolution,” said Rep. Judy Chu, who serves as Chair of CAPAC, the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus. “During a time that Asian Americans have been experiencing an increase in hatred and xenophobic attacks, it is vital for Congress to remind the Asian American community they have our support and that we must press forward on passing additional gun safety legislation to ensure the safety of our communities.”
“Over the course of less than 48 hours in January, the horrific mass shootings in Half Moon Bay and Monterey Park claimed eighteen precious lives, forever altered two beloved and close-knit communities, and compounded the sense of fear and insecurity that the Asian American community is experiencing amid a disturbing rise in anti-Asian hate,” said Rep. Eshoo. “By honoring the memories of the deceased, I’m hopeful this resolution will provide some solace to my constituents and recommit Congress to addressing gun violence and preventing future tragedies.”
Update
On Tuesday, March 14, a White House statement announced that President Joe Biden will travel to Monterey Park to “discuss his efforts to reduce gun violence.”
[This article has been updated to include a statement from the White House. March 9, 2023, 10:30 pm]
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