[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 99 (Tuesday, June 10, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H2603]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING BRIAN LAVIN

  (Ms. GILLEN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. GILLEN. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to honor the life of Brian 
Lavin, a retired NYPD detective from Long Beach and a true American 
hero.
  In the aftermath of 9/11, the worst terrorist attack on American 
soil, Brian was one of the courageous first responders who ran toward 
danger, working tirelessly amid toxic rubble at Ground Zero. His 
bravery and selfless service in those harrowing days embodied the very 
best of our Nation.
  Unfortunately, Brian's life was cut short this year by an illness 
directly linked to the hazardous conditions he endured on 9/11 as a 
first responder. His passing is a heartbreaking reminder of the 
enduring pain of that day.
  Thousands of law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency 
personnel, and New Yorkers who lived or worked near Ground Zero 
continue to get sick and die from cancers, respiratory illnesses, and 
other debilitating conditions caused by exposure to the aftermath of 
the Ground Zero attack.
  This is a powerful reminder of the need to fully fund and staff 
programs that support 9/11 first responders.
  Today, we honor another hero. I thank Brian for his sacrifice, and 
may he rest in peace.

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