[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 75 (Thursday, May 12, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E690]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





           A TRIBUTE: REMEMBERING THE 2015 AMTRAK DERAILMENT

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                          HON. ROBERT A. BRADY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 12, 2016

  Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise to remember the 8 
people who were killed, as well as the more than 200 people injured in 
the Amtrak train 188 derailment one year ago today in Philadelphia. 
This tragedy affected the entire region, touching the lives of hundreds 
of people across the country. It serves as an important reminder that 
we must work to ensure the necessary safeguards are in place, in order 
to protect Amtrak riders and employees from unnecessary heartbreaks 
such as this.
  On this day, it is also important to remember and be thankful for the 
selfless work of our first responders and hospital staff that treated 
the victims and consequently saved lives. Equally important was the 
open hearted response of the residents of the area, who truly showed 
the nation why we are known as the ``City of Brotherly Love and 
Sisterly Affection'' by immediately opening their doors to the victims 
and providing food and water. In spite of this terrible tragedy, we can 
be proud of the humanity exhibited by all those who offered help.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my other distinguished colleagues 
help me in honoring the victims of the train 188 derailment one year 
ago today.

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