[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 159 (Friday, November 16, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2118]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


 SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT MEN AND WOMEN OF UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 
HAVE DONE AN OUTSTANDING JOB OF DELIVERING THE MAIL DURING THIS TIME OF 
                           NATIONAL EMERGENCY

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                               speech of

                         HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 13, 2001

  Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H. Con. Res. 257 
and to honor the outstanding service provided by the men and women of 
the United States Postal Service since the terrorist attacks of 
September 11. I wish to express special appreciation for all postal 
workers and their dedication to the mission of the Postal Service 
during this time of national crisis. Even as our homeland was besieged 
by terrorist attacks and devastating tragedy the United States mail 
service continued.
  United States Postal Service workers are the unsung heroes of this 
nation. Come rain, snow, sleet, and now the threat of anthrax exposure 
our mail continues to be delivered with minimal interruption. Two 
postal workers have given their lives, four workers have contracted 
inhalation anthrax, and another three have contracted cutaneous anthrax 
and still our U.S. mail delivery continues. Who would have ever thought 
that these conscientious postal workers who were committed to doing 
their jobs would be front line warriors in this war against terrorism?
  It is our duty in the Congress to ensure the safety and well being of 
these courageous and patriotic postal workers, just as we ensure the 
safety and well being of other federal employees.
  As a nation we must salute the fine work of our postal workers and 
not take for granted their commitment to the mission of our United 
States Postal Service.

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