[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 59 (Wednesday, April 22, 2009)]
[House]
[Page H4655]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      MOMENT OF SILENCE OBSERVED FOR BINGHAMTON, NEW YORK TRAGEDY

  (Mr. HINCHEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. HINCHEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today in the context of a deep 
tragedy that struck the 22nd Congressional District in New York, and 
particularly the wonderful city of Binghamton.
  Less than 3 weeks ago, this proud community suffered a devastating 
tragedy. On the morning of Friday, April 13, 2009, a single gunman 
entered the office of the American Civic Association and murdered 13 
innocent people. He murdered 13 innocent people, and wounded four more. 
This was a horrendous act of violence, one that no community should 
ever experience.
  Next week, I will be presenting a condolence resolution on the floor 
which will convey sympathy to the families of these victims, express 
hope that those wounded and touched by this tragedy are on the path to 
recovery, and to thank all of those who responded to the scene and 
secured the security and helped the victims.
  Today, I would like to take a moment to honor the 13 individuals who 
lost their lives that day. The victims ranged in age from 22 years to 
72 years. They included a mother of three, a newly wedded bride, a 
student, a teacher, and many others, all of whom were hardworking 
individuals who had the same goal of being able to offer a better life 
for themselves and their family.
  At this time, Madam Speaker, I would be very grateful to request that 
Congress take a moment of silence to reflect on this senseless loss of 
life, and to pray for the victims and their family and friends.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Members please rise for a moment of silence.

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