[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 117 (Tuesday, September 17, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1581]
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                      IN MEMORY OF ADEL A. ZAKHARY

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 17, 2002

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember Adel A. Zakhary, 
a friend and neighbor to many, who lost his life in the World Trade 
Center tragedy on September 11, 2001. A memorial service took place in 
his honor on Saturday, September 14, 2002, at Saint George Catholic 
Orthodox Church in Jersey City.
  An immigrant from Egypt, Adel lived the American dream, making 
America his home with his wife, Nagat, son, George, and daughter, 
Mariam. He was dedicated and tireless in his work, and in providing for 
his family. On September 11, he went to work on the 92nd floor of Tower 
One of the World Trade Center, as he had done for 18 years.
  In one of the most unforgivable acts against humanity, over three 
thousand people were lost at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and 
the fields of Somerset County, Pennsylvania, on September 11, 2001. 
Adel was among those individuals who were tragically lost. The horrific 
attacks have strengthened us in our resolve to fight evil and 
intolerance in pursuit of freedom, justice, and democracy.
  Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in remembering Adel A. Zakhary, 
a loving husband and father, who will never be forgotten. Let us join 
together not only to grieve this tremendous loss, but also to celebrate 
the remarkable accomplishments in his life. I extend my deepest 
sympathies to the family and friends of Adel.

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