[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 117 (Tuesday, September 17, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1583]
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            STATUE DONATED IN REMEMBRANCE OF SEPTEMBER 11TH

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                          HON. DARRELL E. ISSA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 17, 2002

  Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank the city of 
Leidschendam-Voorburg in the Netherlands for their act of friendship 
towards their sister city, Temecula, California.
  As a way to express their sentiments of sorrow and sympathy for the 
events that occurred on September 11th, the citizens of Voorburg have 
graciously donated the statue ``Singing in the Rain,'' by Frans 
Kokshoorn to the city of Temecula. The residents of Voorburg donated 
thousands of dollars to have this statue built and shipped to Temecula 
for its installation on this day of remembrance.
  Mr. Speaker, as we reflect on the events of one year ago, I would 
like to join the city of Temecula in thanking the city and citizens of 
Leidschendam-Voorburg for this genuine gesture of kindness during a 
difficult time for every American.

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