State Senator Colton Moore, who represents Chattooga and surrounding counties in the Georgia State Senate, presented a resolution last week on the floor of the senate to honor the life of Laken Hope Riley, the UGA Nursing student who was killed by an illegal immigrant.  Senator Moore said that Riley “had a heart for caring for others” and that he hopes that Riley’s legacy will live on.  Moore said the he also hopes the state senate will “recognize the need for legislation to prevent such tragedies from happening again”.  You can read Senator Moore’s complete comments below:

On the Senate floor last week, I had the privilege of presenting Senate Resolution 756, a resolution honoring the life and memory of Laken Hope Riley. I was also honored to have the Riley family join us during this difficult time. It was a great honor to recognize Laken, a beloved Georgia resident whose legacy will be felt for generations.

Laken was an exceptional young woman who wanted to be a nurse from a very young age and excelled at the top of her class throughout her academic career. She had a heart for caring for others and was a shining example of what it means to serve and love those around her.

I had the opportunity to stand with the Riley family and express my deepest condolences for their loss. I also shared my hope that Laken’s legacy will live on and that the Senate will recognize the need for legislation to prevent such tragedies from happening again.

As the leading State Senator on illegal immigration for years, I am committed to working hard to represent the interests of the people of Georgia and to ensure that we do everything in our power to protect our communities. I am proud to sponsor this resolution in honor of Laken Hope Riley and to stand with her family during this difficult time.

And thank you to my entire team and Chief of Staff Michael Gargiulo for years of hard work combatting illegal immigration. May justice prevail.

For Georgia,

Senator Colton Moore