[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 90 (Tuesday, June 26, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S6929]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  STATEMENTS ON SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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SENATE RESOLUTION 117--HONORING JOHN J. DOWNING, BRIAN FAHEY, AND HARRY 
    FORD, WHO LOST THEIR LIVES IN THE COURSE OF DUTY AS FIREFIGHTERS

  Mrs. CLINTON (for herself, and Mr. Schumer) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary:

                              S. Res. 117

       Whereas on June 17, 2001, 350 firefighters and numerous 
     police officers responded to a 911 call that sent them to 
     Long Island General Supply Company in Queens, New York;
       Whereas a fire and an explosion in a 2-story building had 
     turned the 128-year-old, family-owned store into a heap of 
     broken bricks, twisted metal, and shattered glass;
       Whereas all those who responded to the scene served without 
     reservation and with their personal safety on the line;
       Whereas 2 civilians and dozens of firefighters were injured 
     by the blaze, including firefighters Joseph Vosilla and 
     Brendan Manning who were severely injured;
       Whereas John J. Downing of Ladder Company 163, an 11-year 
     veteran of the department and resident of Port Jefferson 
     Station, and a husband and father of 2, lost his life in the 
     fire;
       Whereas Brian Fahey of Rescue Company 4, a 14-year veteran 
     of the department and resident of East Rockaway, and a 
     husband and father of 3, lost his life in the fire; and
       Whereas Harry Ford of Rescue Company 4, a 27-year veteran 
     of the department from Long Beach, and a husband and father 
     of 3, lost his life in the fire: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) honors John J. Downing, Brian Fahey, and Harry Ford, 
     who lost their lives in the course of duty as firefighters, 
     and recognizes them for their bravery and sacrifice;
       (2) extends its deepest sympathies to the families of these 
     3 brave heroes; and
       (3) pledges its support and to continue to work on behalf 
     of all of the Nation's firefighters who risk their lives 
     every day to ensure the safety of all Americans.

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