[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 146 (Tuesday, September 27, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1373]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING THE FIRST RESPONDERS OF THE SEASIDE PARK TERRORIST ATTACK

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                         HON. THOMAS MacARTHUR

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 27, 2016

  Mr. MacARTHUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the quick and 
efficient response of the first responders during the terrorist attack 
in Seaside Park, New Jersey on Sept. 17th, 2016. A bomb was detonated 
at the starting point of a charitable race for our veterans. Starting 
at the local level, the Seaside Park Police Department took control, 
and kept civilians out of harm's way as they assessed the situation. 
The Seaside Park Police Department was joined by the Ocean County 
Sheriff's Department along with representatives of other Federal, 
State, County, and Local agencies who responded to the call of duty. I 
am proud of the work our first responders do and am grateful for the 
efforts carried out by those who apprehended the suspect in the bombing 
in Seaside Park, as well as in New York.
  National security is a constant concern in an age when terror attacks 
are increasing in frequency. Now more than ever, we should all thank 
the men and women that defend us, provide guidance in times of severe 
uncertainty, and apprehend the terrorists that seek to spread hate and 
destruction.
  Mr. Speaker, the people of New Jersey's Third Congressional District 
are tremendously honored to have the men and women who responded on 
this day as selfless and dedicated members of their community. It is 
with the highest level of gratitude and appreciation that I commend 
them for their service following the bombing in Seaside Park, New 
Jersey, and recognize their outstanding service and protection of their 
community, before the United States House of Representatives.

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