Uvalde Families and Community Supporters including Texas Democrats
Uvalde Families and Community Supporters including Texas Democrats Will Hold Press Conference in Uvalde on Preventing Gun Violence in Texas to highlight how Texas Republicans have failed to address the irresponsible and dangerous gun policies that leaded to the murder of 19 children and 2 teachers – and the importance of electing Democrats statewide this November, who will finally enact widely-supported, commonsense gun safety laws to keep our families and communities safe.
WHERE:
SSGT Willie De Leon Civic Center (Cactus Room), 300 E. Main St., Uvalde, Texas 78801 (May move to a larger room if needed)
WHEN:
Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at 9:30 AM CT
Families & Politicians (no media)
Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at 10:30 AM CT
Families, Community, politicians & media
WHO:
• Senator Roland Gutierrez, (D) SD-19
• John Lira, Democratic Nominee for U.S. Congress TX-23
• Ronald Garza, Uvalde County Commissioner, Precinct 4
• More politicians to be announced-we wanted to ensure families were okay with additional politicians
• Kimberly Rubio, Mother of Alexandria (Lexi) Aniyah Rubio
• Arnulfo Reyes, Teacher at Robb Elementary
• Jacinto Cazares and Gloria Cazares, Parents of Jacklyn (Jackie) Cazares
• Jesse Rizo Jr. (Uncle of Jacklyn Cazares)
• Need more families of the victims and survivors to speak 30 seconds to 3 minutes on the subject of how current politicians failed them after Sutherland Springs, Santa Fe. Midland-Odessa, El Paso.The Uvalde Massacre could have been prevented had Lawmakers acted responsibly and made changes to protect their constituents.
WHY:
We know many institutional failures led to the tragedy that occurred to our families at Robb Elementary. We know that our state’s dangerous gun laws and the negligent response from law enforcement are to blame. But this tragedy was also a result of the heartless action of Texas Republicans, who have actually *expanded* access to guns in recent years! It’s been long overdue to call them out and demand change by voting for common sense candidates during early voting and on November 8th 2022.
Summary:
9:30-10:30-The families will meet with politicians first in a group setting without media.
10:30-11:00- All families, community and politicians will meet with the media for a formal press conference. Individually, reporters will then proceed to ask questions of the families members, community supporters and politicians.
We encourage all family members to respond to the media questions, however, if you would like sign up to speak prior to the media questions please RVSP to any of the following family members:
Jesse Rizo 512-417-7377
Gloria H. Cazares 830-275-9372
Manuel Rizo 830-486-8990
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