[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 124 (Wednesday, September 10, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1758]
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          HONORING THE ACHIEVEMENT OF CITY OF CAMPBELL LEADERS

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                         HON. MICHAEL M. HONDA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 10, 2003

  Mr. HONDA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the achievements of 
Campbell Mayor Daniel E. Furtado, Councilmember Jeannette Watson, and 
Campbell Police Captain Russell Patterson. Their work in Campbell, 
California, has made that city one of our Nation's safest. Today, the 
National League of Cities commended these leaders for developing a 
homeland security preparedness program that serves as a national model.
  Since the tragic events of September 11th, 2001, each level of 
government has been faced with the challenge of making our homeland 
more secure. In developing the City of Campbell's Terrorism and 
Disaster Preparedness Program, Campbell's leaders have met this 
challenge by coordinating efforts between government agencies, local 
schools and universities, and community based organizations in order to 
respond to disasters quickly and efficiently.
  This highly effective program utilizes an ``All Hazards'' approach, 
sharing information and resources used to combat both natural disasters 
and the kind of terrorist attacks our country witnessed two years ago. 
The program allows for the expansion of an emergency management 
organization based on the severity of each possible disaster or 
terrorist attack.
  The Mayor, City Council, and Police Department deserve our gratitude. 
They have made invaluable contributions to the City of Campbell over 
the past two years.
  I hope other cities throughout the United States are able to emulate 
Campbell's achievements, as America moves forward in protecting our 
homeland. The people of Campbell are more prepared for catastrophes, 
and are privileged to have proactive public servants working for them.

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