ATLANTA – State Representatives Sandra Scott (D-Rex), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta), Rhonda Burnough (D-Riverdale) and Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) today issued the following statements on the school shooting that took place yesterday at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas:
“My heart is still heavy this morning and tears are still running down my face as I watch the news coverage about the families and students whose lives are forever changed after this senseless tragedy,” said Rep. Scott. “I am praying for the families, teachers, students, faculty and staff at Robb Elementary School. This could have been my grandson’s school or any school in America. In the face of this tragedy, parents are forced to educate their children about school shootings. I want to urge the Georgia General Assembly to put all politics aside to pass some real legislation to increase gun safety, background checks before purchasing weapons and to ban assault weapons. As the families and educators around the world mourn the death of these innocent children and teachers, I hope Georgians can become unified in the fight against gun violence before it is too late. I am so sorry for the loss the Robb Elementary School community is experiencing, and please know that I am here to help. I offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends and Robb Elementary School.”
“As I grieve for the innocent lives lost and the pain of the families and communities impacted across the U.S., our nation must put away its political and party decisiveness,” said Rep. Schofield. “Beyond the physical pain is the mental trauma that no nation should experience. This is a human rights issue. Every time these violent acts occurs and there is no action or policy change, the message is clearly, ‘human life is not the priority.’ When will we prioritize and protect human lives?”
“Americans need to wake up and take action against the unnecessary violence against our children and communities,” said Rep. Burnough.
“As a veteran who supports the Second Amendment, I question the rationale of passing a gun law that restricts guns from the Georgia State Capitol where the laws are drafted and passed, while also permitting guns on college campuses,” said Rep. Davis. “Should the Georgia Capitol with elected officials be more protected and safer than our schools with young people and/or children? Time is overdue for common sense improvements to the gun laws.”
Representative Sandra Scott represents the citizens of District 76, which includes portions of Clayton and Henry counties. She was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2010 and currently serves on the Defense & Veterans Affairs, Human Relations & Aging, Legislative & Congressional Reapportionment, Science and Technology and Special Rules committees.
Representative Kim Schofield represents the citizens of District 60, which includes portions of Clayton and Fulton counties. She was elected to the House of Representatives in 2017 and currently serves on the Health & Human Services, Interstate Cooperation, Information and Audits and Small Business Development committees.
Representative Rhonda Burnough represents the citizens of District 77, which includes portions of Clayton County. She was elected to the House of Representatives in 2016 and currently serves on the Special Committee on Election Integrity and the Economic Development & Tourism, Governmental Affairs, Higher Education and Small Business Development committees.
Representative Viola Davis represents the citizens of District 87, which includes portions of DeKalb County. She was elected to the House of Representatives in 2018 and currently serves on the Natural Resources & Environment, Insurance, Interstate Cooperation and Science and Technology committees.
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