[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17476]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



   STATEMENT OF CONGRESSMAN CHRISTOPHER SHAYS ON THE SEPTEMBER 11TH 
                           FAMILIES STAMP ACT

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                         HON. CHRISTOPHER SHAYS

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 20, 2001

  Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Speaker, earlier today Congresswoman Capps and I 
introduced bipartisan legislation to create a postal stamp to honor the 
memories of those lost in the September 11th terrorist attacks and 
raise money to help their families.
  The outpouring of support from across the country following last 
week's tragedy has been truly remarkable and speaks volumes about the 
capacity of Americans to join together to help those in need. It is in 
this spirit of compassion that we are introducing this legislation.
  The September 11th Families Stamp Act authorizes the U.S. Postal 
Service to issue a semipostal stamp, similar to the breast cancer 
research stamp which has raised $20 million. Money raised from the 
stamp will assist the families of the victims from the World Trade 
Center, the Pentagon, and United Airlines flight 93.
  Mr. Speaker, our first responsibility as a nation is to console the 
families who have lost loved ones and heal the wounded. The legislation 
we are introducing will allow us to celebrate the lives of the victims 
and provide much needed support to their families.
  I urge my colleagues to cosponsor the September 11th Families Stamp 
Act.

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