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September 18, 2014

Velázquez on People's Climate March

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) delivered the following remarks on the House floor regarding the People's Climate March being held Sunday in New York City:

Madam Speaker, this Sunday will mark history as more New Yorkers than ever before come together to demonstrate their commitment to solving the climate change crisis.  During the “People’s Climate March”, New Yorkers from all walks of life will march through Manhattan in support of a more sustainable future.   I am proud to be joining this effort.  UPROSE, a grassroots environmental justice organization in my district, is one of the lead organizers in New York City.  UPROSE has a long record of working on environmental issues locally and globally through community empowerment and fostering future environmental leaders. I am proud to join with them in Sunday’s march. 

The backdrop for the New York event will be the United Nations Summit on Climate Change, where representatives from around the globe will convene to discuss this matter.  Locally, this timely event will underscore the importance of working now to preserve our planet for future generations. However, this will be a global event with actions taking place throughout the world. 

From London to Rio to Johannesburg to New Dehli, people everywhere will speak with one collective voice in calling for environmental justice, an economy that works for people and the planet, clean air and good jobs. I urge all my colleagues to join in these collective actions and show their support for protecting our planet.

I yield back.  

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