For Release – May 1, 2025
Budzinski Honors Chatham Car Crash Victims from House Floor
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) spoke from the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to honor the victims of Monday’s car crash in Chatham, Illinois. Budzinski expressed her condolences for the families of the four young lives lost: Alma Buhnerkempe, 7; Kathryn Corley, 7; Ainsley Johnson, 8; and Rylee Britton, 18.
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Budzinski’s remarks as prepared for delivery can be found below:
“I rise today to honor the victims of the horrific car crash that occurred in Chatham, Illinois, on Monday afternoon.
Alma Buhnerkempe, Kathryn Corley, Ainsley Johnson and Rylee Britton.
As we mourn the four children killed in this unthinkable tragedy, it is hard to find words to describe the magnitude of our grief.
It is a loss that no parent – no family – should ever have to endure.
Please join me in praying for them and for the swift recovery of those injured.
I am grateful to the first responders who rushed to the scene and for school staff, faith leaders and volunteers who have stepped up to assist our community in the aftermath.
As we struggle to come to terms with this loss in the days and weeks ahead, I pray that our community can continue to lean on each other and begin to heal.
Thank you and I yield back.”
