Congressman Mike Conaway - 11th District of Texas

Washington, Nov 6 -

Congressman Mike Conaway (TX-11) made the following statement regarding yesterday’s tragedy at Fort Hood:

“Yesterday in Fort Hood, the unimaginable occurred. The lives of twelve American soldiers and one civilian were tragically ended, and some thirty others wounded, in a senseless shooting spree by a fellow soldier. These are men and women who have selflessly committed their lives to fighting for our country in the most dangerous situations imaginable. They are the finest of us all, and their lives were taken in an irrational wave of violence. My thoughts are prayers are with the families and loved ones of those killed and wounded, as well as with the entire family that is Fort Hood.”

Conaway is travelling to Fort Hood and is expected to arrive in Killeen by late morning. Conaway, along with Congressman John Carter (TX-31), plans to meet with Army officials and representatives from Fort Hood to be briefed on the latest findings in the investigation, and to determine the next steps that need to be taken to support those who were touched by this terrible tragedy.

*Congressman Conaway will attempt to accommodate media interview requests during the day as time allows, and plans to return to Washington this evening for the upcoming House vote on healthcare reform scheduled for Saturday.

Conaway’s Congressional district neighbors Ft. Hood, with many constituents working at the post. Conaway served in the Army at  Fort Hood in the 70’s, and currently serves on both the House Armed Services Committee and the House Intelligence Committee.

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