[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 78 (Thursday, June 13, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1036]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




MYCHAL JUDGE POLICE AND FIRE CHAPLAINS PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS' BENEFIT 
                              ACT OF 2002

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                               speech of

                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 11, 2002

  Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support 
of this legislation.
  Our nation's police and fire chaplains serve their communities each 
day, often putting their own lives in danger.
  Tragically, on September 11, 2001, some public safety officers lost 
their lives responding to the terrorist attack in New York City.
  One brave man, Father Mychal Judge, died as he was helping victims 
escape from the chaos. Unfortunately, his family and the families of 
nine other public safety officers are not eligible for federal death 
benefits.
  This legislation would change that policy. While no amount of money 
will ever replace what these families have lost, we owe it to them to 
do whatever we can to ease any financial hardship.
  I urge my colleagues to support this legislation and to recognize the 
bravery of all public safety officers.

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