[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 140 (Thursday, October 1, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2421-E2422]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 COMMENDING HOMELAND SECURITY DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES AND ANTI-TERRORISM 
                                PARTNERS

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                               speech of

                           HON. PETER T. KING

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 30, 2009

  Mr. KING of New York. Mr. Speaker, I would like to express my support 
for the resolution introduced by my colleague from New York, 
Congresswoman Clarke. House Resolution 731, of which I am a cosponsor, 
recognizing the month of September as National

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Preparedness Month, also commends the employees of the Department of 
Homeland Security; other federal agencies; state, local, and tribal 
government officials; emergency response personnel; and law enforcement 
officers who defend our nation against acts of terrorism.
  New York's 3rd Congressional District is home to many of the 
Department of Homeland Security's employees, including those who work 
at JFK and LaGuardia airports and in the Coast Guard. We are all 
grateful for the important work they carry out, in partnership with 
local law enforcement officers and other first responders, to protect 
our communities, particularly in light of several recently foiled 
terrorist plots.
  Earlier this month, we commemorated the eighth anniversary of the 
terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. In these times, we cannot 
afford to be complacent, or to forget what it means to prepare 
ourselves, our families, and our communities to respond to the threat 
of terrorism. All Americans can help promote emergency preparedness by 
taking steps such as assembling emergency supply kits, creating family 
emergency plans, and staying informed about possible emergencies in 
their area.
  We have come a long way since September 11th, but there is still much 
more to do to keep America safe. House Resolution 731 helps remind all 
Americans of the steps they can take to be prepared, and honors those 
on the front lines who tirelessly work to keep our communities safe.

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