[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 191 (Thursday, December 13, 2007)]
[House]
[Page H15419]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           A JOURNEY FOR 9/11

  (Mrs. MALONEY of New York asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute.)
  Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Madam Speaker, next week retired New York 
Giants cocaptain and Super Bowl champion George Martin will walk the 
1,000th mile of his 3,000-mile trek across America to raise funding and 
awareness for sick Ground Zero rescue and recovery workers, the heroes 
of 
9/11. His walk from New York to California, called A Journey for 9/11, 
began just after the sixth anniversary of that tragic day. This week 
his walk continues through Tennessee as he approaches his 100th mile.
  George is an inspiration and a true all-star. And as he walks, this 
Congress is responding to the need, providing $109 million for 
treatment in this budget. But we need to pass the 9/11 Health Act to 
help all those suffering from 9/11 injuries. It is the least a grateful 
nation can do.

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