[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 69 (Friday, May 24, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E929-E930]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 PAYING TRIBUTE TO WORKERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR RESCUE, RECOVERY, AND 
             CLEAN-UP EFFORTS AT SITE OF WORLD TRADE CENTER

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                               speech of

                        HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 21, 2002

  Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of the measure 
introduced by my friend and colleague from New York, The Gentleman from 
? Mr. Fossellai, recognizing the heroic efforts of the hundreds of men 
and women who served in the rescue, recovery, and clean-up operations 
over the past eight months at ground zero in Manhattan.
  On that horrible day in September, our nation witnessed the best and 
the worst of humanity. The despicable, cowardly, barbaric terrorist 
acts were valiantly countered with the incredible heroism and courage 
of our firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency personnel, and 
our fellow citizens.
  In the hours, days, and months following the attacks, these first 
responders were joined by steel workers, electricians, construction 
workers, and a myriad of specialists in the clean-up operation. Their 
collective and sustained effort has resulted in the successful near-
completion of the massive clean-up operation.

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  Accordingly, let us honor the sacrifices and patriotic valor 
demonstrated by everyone involved in this unprecedented effort. 
Accordingly, I urge my fellow colleagues to support this important 
measure.

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