[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 148 (Thursday, September 6, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H7902]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 CENTRAL NEW YORK MEMORIAL STAIR CLIMB

  (Ms. TENNEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. TENNEY. Mr. Speaker, 343 firefighters, 70 law enforcement 
officers, and 8 emergency medical technicians. Seventeen years ago our 
Nation was changed forever. While the Twin Towers burned, thousands of 
first responders rushed to save the lives of their fellow citizens, 
knowing the dangers ahead; 421 first responders made the ultimate 
sacrifice that day. Side by side, they climbed 110 flights of stairs, 
in nearly 70 pounds of gear. It was the largest high-rise rescue 
operation in history.
  ``We climb because they climbed.''
  In an inspiring, touching tribute this Saturday, hundreds of our 
local first responders will take part in the annual Central New York 
Memorial Stair Climb. Wearing the same 70 pounds of gear, they will 
make the same climb at the Utica State Office Building to keep the 
memory of our fallen heroes alive.
  Mr. Speaker, in the face of the worst of humanity, our Nation saw the 
best of humanity in those brave men and women. Let us never forget 
their selfless sacrifice.

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