[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 149 (Thursday, October 6, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1794]
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               IN APPRECIATION OF ISRAEL'S 9/11 MEMORIAL

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                           HON. JEAN SCHMIDT

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 6, 2011

  Mrs. SCHMIDT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an extraordinary 
memorial built in Israel in honor of the victims of the September 11th 
attacks.
  On the 10th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, hundreds 
gathered just outside of Jerusalem to dedicate the 9/11 Living 
Memorial. This memorial, commissioned and built by the Jewish National 
Fund-USA/Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael, was designed by Israeli artist 
Eliezer Weishoff. It depicts a beautiful 30 foot high bronze American 
flag which rests on a granite base partially composed of metal from the 
World Trade Center towers and features the name of every victim of the 
attack.
  Honored guests included my colleague, Congressman Henry Waxman, U.S. 
Ambassador Dan Shapiro, Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, and my 
friend, Stan Chesley, President of the Jewish National Fund.
  While those tragic events occurred here at home, it is important to 
remember that there were victims from more than 90 countries, including 
five Israeli citizens.
  This memorial will act as an important reminder of the need to remain 
committed in the fight against terrorism, and why Israel continues to 
remain one of our strongest allies.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in thanking Israel for 
this thoughtful memorial.

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