[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 154 (Thursday, November 8, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2038]
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                 HONORING JAMES KRAMER AND BRIAN COTTER

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 8, 2001

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, all Americans have been going through very 
trying times since the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Despite 
our struggle, we have pulled together and become a stronger nation due 
to the resolve of our citizens. Today, I would like to recognize two 
patriots from Pueblo, Colorado who have made significant contributions 
to our nation's recovery efforts.
  Pueblo County Coroner James Kramer, and Brian Cotter, a mortician, 
were members of the Disaster Mortuary Response Team that went to New 
York City to aid in the recovery effort at the World Trade Center 
disaster site. They were at ground zero with other forensic 
pathologists helping to recover and identify the individuals who we 
lost in the disaster.
  Mr. Speaker, James Kramer and Brian Cotter committed their expertise 
to our country during an overwhelming time of need. Just as we have 
seen with the rest of the country, both James and Brian provided some 
stability to our nation at a time of crisis. I am proud to have this 
opportunity to recognize these upstanding individuals for their 
significant contributions to the recovery and relief effort in New York 
City following the World Trade Center disaster. James Kramer and Brian 
Cotter deserve our recognition and praise.

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