[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 145 (Tuesday, August 10, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Page S6269]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 RECOGNIZING HATZALAH OF SOUTH FLORIDA

  Mr. SCOTT of Florida. Mr. President, I rise today to honor the 
bravery and selfless service of the first responders and community 
members who responded to the horrific tragedy in Surfside, FL, on June 
24, 2021, when the Champlain Towers South condo building suddenly 
collapsed in the middle of the night.
  Our Jewish Community, particularly Orthodox Jews, have been 
especially affected by this tragedy. Hatzalah is a volunteer emergency 
medical service organization serving Jewish communities around the 
world. We are incredibly grateful to Hatzalah of South Florida for 
immediately rushing in to try to save lives following the building 
collapse. They swiftly heeded the call of duty to aid in rescue and 
recovery efforts. In the face of tremendous tragedy, they ran into 
danger. They are heroes, and we can never thank them enough for their 
bravery and determination in the face of this terrible tragedy.
  Hatzalah of South Florida had a steady presence in Surfside, helping 
with the search, rescue, and recovery operation. They offered 
resources, support, and comfort to the survivors, families of the 
victims, and the entire community in Surfside. They provided medical 
services to evacuees, families of missing persons, and personnel 
involved in the search and rescue operations. They worked tirelessly 
and relentlessly to make sure that the needs of the community were met. 
Ann and I continue to pray for the Surfside community, our Jewish 
community, the families and loved ones of the lost and all of those who 
worked tirelessly to serve the Surfside community.

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