[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 132 (Thursday, October 4, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1802]
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                     TRIBUTE TO ALYSIA C. BASMAJIAN

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                            HON. ERIC CANTOR

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 4, 2001

  Mr. CANTOR. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take the opportunity today 
to pay tribute to Alysia C. Basmajian.
  Alysia Basmajian was twenty-three years of age. She was a graduate of 
Godwin High School and the College of William and Mary, and was just 
beginning her career as an accountant at the World Trade Center.
  Alysia's life was brutally taken from her by the hand of terrorists--
radical extremists who are seeking to destroy the ideas embodied by 
America and her people. Alysia was a symbol of the American dream--
working hard for herself, her family and her country.
  Henrico, and the entire Richmond area, has experienced a great loss. 
Our entire community mourns along with Alysia Basmajian's parents and 
family. Our thoughts and prayers are with her husband and two-year-old 
daughter.
  On Tuesday, September 11, 2001, a precious life was ripped from our 
midst.
  Alysia Basmajian represented the bright future of America. Working in 
the world's economic capital, Alysia was a hard worker and a true 
leader.
  On September 11, Alysia Basmajian reported to work in the World Trade 
Center in New York City. Alysia began her day conducting the nation's 
business, when terror struck, taking her life and thousands of others. 
Because Alysia represented American freedom, she was attacked.
  We owe Alysia Basmajian for paying the price of freedom with her 
life, and we will always remember her sacrifice. Let us honor her 
memory.

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