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Council Member Carmen N. De La Rosa addresses tragic nightclub collapse in Santo Domingo
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Council Member Carmen N. De La Rosa delivers a somber address about the recent tragic roof collapse at the Jessen nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. She highlights the devastating impact on the Dominican community, both in New York City and in the Dominican Republic, and calls for prayers and support for those affected.
- The collapse resulted in at least 221 reported deaths, including notable figures such as the governor of Monte Cristi and Merengue legend Ruby Perez.
- De La Rosa emphasizes the diversity of the City Council and its strong Dominican representation.
- She commends the rescue and recovery efforts on the ground in Santo Domingo.
Carmen N. De La Rosa
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Thank you.
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We tout the diversity of this council because in every one of us, we carry the many cultures and people that form the melting pot of this city.
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This council has the most Dominican representatives ever, and today we carry with us the deep pain of our people.
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For the past three days, the Dominican Republic has been in or mourning due to the tragic roof collapse at the iconic Jessen nightclub in Santo Domingo.
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One could never expect that such a joyous occasion could turn into a nightmare that we are living today, a nightmare that we cannot wake up from.
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The governor of my hometown, Monte Cristi, Nelson Cruz, who many people and politicals knew as the face that received them on delegations trips tragically passed away.
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In her final moments, she called the president of the Dominican Republic for help for the hundreds she knew needed it.
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That is the spirit of the Dominican people.
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As of today, there are a reported two hundred and twenty one lives that have been lost and so many more injured, making this one of the most devastating events in risk in recent Dominican history.
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We can expect those numbers to unfortunately grow as they have for the past few days.
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We lost Merengue legend, Ruby Perez, MLB greats like Octavio Doctel, people visiting from all over the world, and so many Dominicans who were known for their joy.
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We cannot be more grateful to those on the ground aiding in the rescue and recovering, saving lives and finding those underneath the rubble.
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We mourn for the families that will sit for dinner and holidays with an empty seat at the table.
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Please keep the Dominican Republic, the families of the victims, and the many souls we lost in your prayer.
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May those we lost be guided to glory, and those impacted find peace in this incredibly difficult time.
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Thank you.