[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 88 (Thursday, June 27, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1156]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     COMMENDING CONTRIBUTIONS OF ROOFING PROFESSIONALS INVOLVED IN 
                         REBUILDING OF PENTAGON

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                               speech of

                          HON. GARY G. MILLER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 25, 2002

  Mr. GARY MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise to support H. Con. 
Res. 424 Commending the Patriotic Contributions of Roofing 
Professionals Involved in the Rebuilding of the Pentagon.
  First, I want to thank Mr. Manzullo for introducing this resolution 
and bringing it to the floor. Several months ago, I gave a one minute 
speech recognizing the role small roofing contracting companies have 
played in rebuilding over an acre of the Pentagon's roof, and these 
efforts are certainly worthy of continued mention.
  What I find most moving about this volunteer effort, is how deeply 
committed these roofing professionals are. Men and women have traveled 
from all over the U.S. to help put a roof back on the Pentagon. There 
are numerous stories about how they kept working through Thanksgiving 
and Christmas to stay on an ambitious schedule.
  These men and women felt compelled to do this because to them, this 
is how we win, this is how we beat the terrorists. And they're right. 
Whether they have donated supplies, spent time at the site working, or 
given money, these individuals and companies should be proud of their 
contribution towards healing our nation.
  In addition, I would also like to thank the Department of Defense for 
working with the National Roofing Contractors' Association to make this 
volunteer effort so successful.

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