Recognizing Janelle Jones for Making Our Roads Safer for Children

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Ms. HAGEMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the incredible strength and resilience of Janelle Jones, a grieving mother who has turned her profound loss into a mission to protect others.

After the tragic loss of her beloved son, Makaili ``Mak'' James Evans, to a distracted driver, Janelle has shown extraordinary determination in advocating for pedestrian safety. Her courage is a testament to her strength and a meaningful way of honoring Mak's memory.

Janelle's advocacy has brought much-needed attention to the importance of protecting our children by making our roads safer. Her efforts have led to enhanced pedestrian safety measures, including improvements at the same intersection where young Mak tragically lost his life. Her work serves as both a tribute to her son and a call to action for all of us.

As we remember Mak and others who have lost their lives on our roads, let us commit to honoring their memory by taking meaningful steps to prevent tragedies like this as we draw inspiration from mothers like Janelle.

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