[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 26 (Wednesday, March 3, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E294]
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              CELEBRATING GLOBAL BUSINESS CONTINUITY WEEK

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                             HON. TOM DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 3, 2004

  Mr. DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Moran and I rise today to 
celebrate Global Business Continuity Week, which is being held from 
March 7-12 this year. This international week recognizes the disaster 
recovery professionals, certified business continuity planners, and 
business executives who work closely with first responders to protect 
our nation's economy and the global business community from unexpected 
disturbances.
  This is the fourth year this week has been dedicated to educating the 
leaders of commerce, industry, and governments on the importance of 
business continuity management. There will be numerous events across 
the globe including meetings near Wall Street on March 4-5 and a 
conference sponsored by the ``Disaster Recovery Journal'' in Orlando 
the following week.
  Business continuity management serves to protect a wide array of 
organizations from all types of potential disruptions. We are proud to 
mention that much of the necessary training and certification which 
enables businesses worldwide to promptly respond in the face of 
disaster is provided by DRI International, located in Northern 
Virginia. This week is essential in raising awareness of the need for 
business continuity management, while it also recognizes the crucial 
role business continuity professionals play in our economy.
  Mr. Speaker, in closing, Mr. Moran and I are honored to congratulate 
all the businesses participating in this commemorative week and are 
proud to dedicate this acknowledgment to continuity planners worldwide. 
We call upon our colleagues to join us in applauding their efforts, and 
thanking them for their daily contributions to the global business 
continuity.

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