[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 153 (Wednesday, October 30, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1607]
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     IN RECOGNITION OF THE ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF SUPERSTORM SANDY

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                         HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 30, 2013

  Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, today as our nation commemorates the one 
year anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, we remember the 117 victims and 
their loved ones. Countless lives were affected by this storm, as well 
as homes, and businesses that were ruined all along Mid-Atlantic 
shores. Thousands of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut residents 
were displaced, and to this day they are still working very hard get 
back on their feet.
  For many, it may still feel like it was just yesterday that 
Superstorm Sandy made landfall, wreaking havoc along its path. I am 
proud to say that during the immediate aftermath many people, 
especially in our congressional district, pulled together to help 
provide aid to all those who were hit the hardest. There are still many 
families who have not fully recovered from the damages that were 
incurred and need assistance. Last year, I, along with members of state 
and federal legislators, came together to push forward the Hurricane 
Sandy Tax Relief Act of 2012, which was a big step forward on a long 
road to restoration. We will continue to work hard to ensure the 
recovery of all those affected by the storm.
  Many thanks go out to the rescue workers and first responders who 
worked around-the-clock to save lives, restore power, and deal with the 
aftermath of the storm. I know we are a resilient nation and hope for a 
swift recovery for all those affected by Hurricane Sandy.

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