[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 127 (Wednesday, October 2, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1716]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE WORK OF THE AMERICAN CANINE ASSOCIATION'S SEARCH AND 
                RESCUE TEAMS AT GROUND ZERO IN NEW YORK

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                          HON. JOSEPH R. PITTS

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 1, 2002

  Mr. PITTS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to extend my gratitude and 
appreciation to the Search and Rescue Teams of the American Canine 
Association, ACA, who, for 8 weeks following the terrorist attacks of 
September 11, 2001, tirelessly and selflessly served at Ground Zero in 
New York City. Following the devastating attacks on our country and our 
very way of life, handlers Robert Yarnall, Jr., Susan Yarnall, Heather 
Nothstein, Michael Glass, Avi Thol, Travis Hayden, Sean Hayden, and Amy 
Dinardi, along with canines Gus, Nela, Nala, Samson, and Duchess, came 
to the aid of a grieving nation and endured tremendous personal 
difficulty to assist in finding survivors of the Twin Towers.
  In the year since September 11, we have come to a new appreciation of 
the heroes who live among us, those who volunteer their time, ability, 
and talent, without thought of recognition. The actions of these 
handlers and canines represent the true values of 
America—generosity, compassion, and service to 
community—that have made us great. I am proud to have had these 
extraordinary people and canines represent Chester County and the 
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The ACA deserves our thanks and our 
commendation for a job well done.

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