[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 19226]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                TRIBUTE TO URBAN SEARCH AND RESCUE TEAM

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                           HON. BOB SCHAFFER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 10, 2001

  Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to rise today to express 
gratitude and thanks to the Urban Search and Rescue Team of Denver, 
Colorado. The Urban Search and Rescue Team traveled to New York City, 
to aid in the World Trade Center rescue efforts after the September 
11th terrorist attack.
  The team joined others at the World Trade Center rescue after the 
horrific terrorist attack against our nation. Though their chances of 
finding survivors were slim, the team was still determined. A recent 
edition of the Denver Post captures the sentiments of the team as Mike 
Seidler, a member of the team, said, ``Until they turn it into 
`recovery', we go at it as `rescue'.'' Consisting of 130 members from 
the Denver area, the Urban Search and Rescue Team is one of twenty-
eight teams nationwide, and is overseen by the Federal Emergency 
Management Agency.
  In this time of national shock and grief, it is truly inspirational 
to witness so many brave Coloradans coming to the aid of their fellow 
Americans. The courageous actions of this team, putting themselves in 
harm's way to rescue strangers, exemplifies the American spirit and is 
a reminder it is the American people who make our country so great.
  The Urban Search and Rescue Team makes not only its community proud, 
but also those of its state and country. It is a true honor to have 
such extraordinary people reside in Colorado and we owe them a debt of 
gratitude for their service. I ask the House to join me in extending 
wholehearted congratulation to the Urban Search and Rescue Team.

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