[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 46 (Tuesday, April 23, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E601-E602]
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  HONORING MICHAEL BURR FOR HIS CHARITABLE WORK AND HIS SELECTION AS 
               THOMASTON ROTARY CLUB CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

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                         HON. NANCY L. JOHNSON

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 23, 2002

  Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge 
the achievements of Mr. Michael Burr of Thomaston, Connecticut. Mr. 
Burr has been selected by The Thomaston Rotary Club as its 
Distinguished Citizen of the Year for 2002.
  Mr. Speaker, as an airline pilot with American Airlines, Mr. Burr 
organized AAmericans United Flag Across America, a tribute to the 
victims of the September 11th terrorist attacks. Beginning on October 
11th, at Boston's Logan Airport, airline employees ran 3,800 miles 
across the country, carrying an American flag. Their run followed the 
planned flight paths of American Airlines Flight 11 and United Airlines 
Flight 175. Nearly 4,000 runners took part in

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this remembrance. Proceeds from AAmericans United Flag Across America 
have gone toward charities helping victims and families of the 
September 11th attacks.
  Mr. Speaker, Michael Burr's tireless efforts on behalf of the 
AAmericans United Flag Across America were crucial to making this 
remarkable tribute and fund-raiser a reality. Michael Burr exemplifies 
the American ideals of freedom, democracy, tolerance and charity toward 
others. It is people like him who make our Nation the most peaceful and 
prosperous in the history of mankind. His dedication to honoring the 
memory of September 11th was extraordinary. I am proud to share a 
Congressional District with him, and thank him for his charitable works 
and efforts on behalf of the victims of September 11th.

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