Today, students and staff at Florida's Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School went back to continue with their lives; as best as they can. We can’t say the same for the 17 lives that were lost on February 14th, 2018, nor can we say it for the almost 100 lives that will be lost to guns TODAY. While I applaud any discussion that aims to fix the gun problem we have in our country, I don’t believe bringing more guns into schools is the solution to keep us safe. Our children also go to churches, parks, movie theaters, etc., are we also going to place more guns there as well? The problem won’t go away by placing more guns in schools, at best, it would only shift the problem. So I hope you will join a bunch of us once again on Monday, March 5th in front of the White House from 11AM to 1PM to demand a real solution to the gun problem we have. If you have any questions, about this effort please email: everymonday52@gmail.com.
Please also join me, and many other community partners concerned about DACA, this Friday, March 2nd at the University of the District of Columbia Community College Bertie Backus Campus (5171 South Dakota Ave NE, Room 303, Washington DC, 20017) from 6PM to 8PM, for a DACA forum with a panel that will discuss the issues surrounding DACA. There are many moving parts here: A 5-year old program put in place by President Obama, terminated by President Trump, pending court decisions, and awaiting Congressional action. Please join us for a DACA discussion, and the impact it has on our community, particularly for those directly impacted by the program. See attached flyer for more information.
As we close African American History month, please come out and join the city leadership for the unveiling of a statue to honor the Mayor for Life, Marion Barry. A 10-foot long statue of former Mayor Barry will find a permanent home on Pennsylvania Avenue. There is much to celebrate as we honor Mayor Marion Barry. The event will take place on Saturday, March 3rd, 2018 in front of the John A. Wilson Building (1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW), from 11:30AM to 1PM. Please arrive early as outdoor seating will be very limited.
Thank you.
Franklin Garcia
US Representative (Shadow) for the District of Columbia
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, C-09
Washington DC 20004
202-727-9110 (Office)
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