[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 34 (Thursday, February 26, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E465]
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 EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES TO FAMILIES OF VICTIMS OF CRASH OF CONTINENTAL 
                         CONNECTION FLIGHT 3407

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                               speech of

                         HON. JERRY F. COSTELLO

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 25, 2009

  Mr. COSTELLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H. Res. 
183, a resolution expressing condolences to the families, friends, and 
loved ones of the victims of the crash of Continental Connection Flight 
3407.
  I want to thank my colleagues, Mr. Lee and the members of the New 
York delegation, for introducing this resolution.
  On February 12, 2009, Continental Connection Flight 3407 crashed just 
a few miles from the Buffalo Niagara International Airport. It was a 
tragic accident and our thoughts and prayers are with the families of 
the victims. Fifty people died as a result of this crash, and an 
investigation is underway to determine the cause of that crash.
  While we have the safest air transportation system in the world, we 
must not become complacent.
  Again, we, as a nation, mourn the loss of Continental Connection 
Flight 3407 and urge my colleagues to strongly support H. Res. 183.

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