[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 137 (Friday, October 12, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1883]
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                      TRIBUTE TO MR. ERIC BENNETT

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 12, 2001

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my condolences and 
sympathies to the family of Eric Bennett. On September 11, Eric Bennett 
was in a business conference on the 102nd floor of tower one in the 
World Trade Center when American Airlines flight 11 crashed into the 
89th floor.
  Eric Bennett, 29 years old, grew up in Genesee Township and moved to 
New York City after college to pursue a successful career in computer 
programming. According to his parents and those fortunate enough to 
know him, Eric possessed a determination to succeed and a passion for 
life.
  Shortly after learning that Eric was missing, Elizabeth and Terry 
Bennett traveled to New York City to search the hospitals for their 
son. Unfortunately, Eric's parents were unable to find him and they 
have now accepted the fact that he did not survive the attack.
  On behalf of the people in the Ninth District of Michigan, I would 
like to extend my thoughts and prayers to Eric's family and friends. A 
memorial service celebrating Eric Bennett's life will be held at the 
Elks Club in Grand Blanc Township on October 14 from 2-5 p.m.

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