[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 145 (Tuesday, August 10, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Page S6271]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      RECOGNIZING UNITED HATZALAH

  Mr. SCOTT of Florida. Mr. President, I rise today to honor the 
bravery and selfless service of the individuals who responded to 
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. We are incredibly grateful to 
United Hatzalah for rushing in to respond following the building 
collapse. They swiftly heeded the call of duty to help provide 
emergency medical services. 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.
  International rescue crews and emergency support organizations from 
Israel responded to the site to aid in the search, rescue, and recovery 
efforts. United Hatzalah is an Israeli volunteer-based emergency 
medical services organization based in Jerusalem. Its mission is to 
provide immediate medical intervention during the critical window 
between the onset of an emergency and the arrival of traditional 
ambulance assistance. It is one of many Hatzalah organizations in 
various parts of the world.
  United Hatzalah of Israel sent a team to Surfside to assist the 
community and provide psychological support and stabilization to all 
those affected by the tragedy. 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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