As the one-year mark following the Robb Elementary School shooting approaches, our entire community of Uvalde, especially the families of the victims and survivors, continue to grieve, process the trauma, and search for paths forward. We ask for peace and privacy during what will be a very difficult time for many, especially our children. The Uvalde community continues to face the impact of that tragic day, Despite the overwhelming support and efforts to assist with the healing process, the past eleven months have been challenging. The licensed professionals at the Uvalde Together Resiliency Centerandotherlocalagencies will continueto provide free emotional support and counseling for anyone seeking it. We welcome and appreciate your thoughts and prayers and ask that if you fee! compelled to supportthe residents of Uvalde, please host something in your hometown in our honor. As a community, we respectfully request to be given the time, space, and privacy to. remember those we lost, along with those who survived the mass shooting on May 24th. It is essential to the healing process for our community, and most importantly for our childrep-fo beaiyen this time to grieve together privately. Donald E. McLaughlin, Jr. William R. Mitchell Mayor, City of Uvalde Uvalde County Judge Gesu Sloferen Shefiff Ruben Nolasco Uvaide County per Ou John Dodson fodriguez’ Uvalde County Attorney “oniDoersam Gary Patterson Uvglde County Treasurer Interim Superintendents UvaldeCISD ee Captatf StevenA, Tellez Texas Department of Public Safety President,/Uvalde Ministerial Alliance