[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 121 (Thursday, July 23, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H5192]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING DETECTIVE LUIS ALVAREZ

  (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, I rise today to celebrate the legacy of 
Detective Luis Alvarez and the advancement of a bill to rename his 
hometown post office in Oceanside in his honor.
  Detective Alvarez was a true American hero and bravely answered the 
call on 9/11 after the worst terror attack on American soil. He spent 
months searching for survivors among the toxic rubble at Ground Zero 
and, as a result of his exposure, received a cancer diagnosis in 2016.
  He continued his legacy of service and became a leading advocate for 
9/11 first responders, famously appearing before Congress in 2019 to 
fight for the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund.
  Detective Alvarez represents the best of us, and we must ensure that 
his heroism and sacrifice are never forgotten.
  I am proud to say that my bill to rename the Oceanside Post Office is 
supported by the Alvarez family and the entire New York House 
delegation.
  I am urging the Speaker to act quickly and bring the legislation to 
the floor to honor Detective Alvarez ahead of the 9/11 25th 
anniversary.

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