[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18975]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



   IN MEMORY OF SAMANTHA EGAN, LISA EGAN, MICHAEL CURTAIN AND JOANNE 
                               AHLADIOTIS

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                       HON. FELIX J. GRUCCI, JR.

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 5, 2001

  Mr. GRUCCI. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the memory of four 
constituents from the community of Rocky Point in my district who lost 
their lives at the World Trade Center in the tragic events that 
occurred there on September 11, 2001.
  The tragedy that struck our great nation on the morning of September 
11 has been an immense source of sorrow and mourning for our country, 
touching the lives of nearly every citizen in our country. This is 
especially so in Rocky Point, where the lives of four alumni of Rocky 
Point High School High School were taken on that fateful morning. This 
community will gather together this Sunday, October 7, to celebrate 
their lives and show their unity as a community.
  Samantha Egan, a graduate of Rocky Point High School in 1992, spent 
much of her time involved in student activities. She played on the 
soccer, basketball, and softball teams. She was a member of both the 
Singing Santa's and Leaders Clubs. Samantha was also an adept musician.
  Lisa Egan, Samantha's younger sister, was a graduate of the class of 
1988, also spent her time studying and playing music. An ambitious 
young woman, she remained heavily involved in the Peer Leadership 
Program at her school were she spent much of her time.
  Michael Curtain, a graduate of the class of 1975, retrained both the 
attributes of a scholar and an athlete. Michael occupied his time in 
the Thespian Society while at the same time holding the office of Vice 
President of his class. Michael played for the soccer, basketball, and 
baseball teams. He also involved himself in the Varsity Club. His 
guidance counselor once reflected upon Michael's career goals, stating, 
``I hope Mike will be given a chance to attain his goal as a police 
officer''.
  Joanne Ahladiotis, a graduate of the class of 1992, was regarded as a 
well-rounded and dynamic person. Her interests were diverse, ranging 
from the study of Modern Greek and playing on the field hockey team, to 
performing in the High School musical and working on the school's 
yearbook.
  Those who lost their lives and those that gave their lives in the 
line of duty at the World Trade Center have shown themselves to be 
heroes. Their lives, like the lives of many other Americans that day, 
are a shining example of what makes this country as great as it is.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in expressing our deepest sympathies 
and condolences to the Egan, Curtain and Ahladiotis families, and join 
the Rocky Point community in honoring the memory of these four young 
people.

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