The Department of the Interior held a ceremony to officially rename a wildlife refuge in honor of Jocelyn Nungaray. The Fish and Wildlife Services renamed the refuge following an order by President Donald J. Trump. Jocelyn was tragically murdered in June 2024 by illegal immigrants in North Houston. The event, aimed at honoring her memory, was attended by several notable figures, including Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, Governor Greg Abbott, Acting Fish and Wildlife Service Director Paul Souza, Jocelyn's mother Alexis Nungaray, and other family members.
During the event, Secretary Burgum highlighted the significance of the renaming as a tribute to Jocelyn’s memory. He stated, "the refuge named in honor of Jocelyn Nungaray serves as a lasting tribute to her memory and a symbol of hope, reflection, and justice." He also emphasized a continued commitment to protecting children and natural spaces, promising efforts to prevent such tragic events in the future.
