[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 20010]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                  HONORING THE LIFE OF RICHARD MIUCCIO

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 16, 2001

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, the vicious attack unleashed on our country 
on September 11, 2001 left tears in many American's eyes. Many people 
were victims in this tragedy and as the recovery efforts continue, many 
innocent citizens are being uncovered amidst the bricks and steel of 
the collapsed buildings. On that day, Richard Miuccio was killed at the 
hands of this terrible and malicious assault. I would like to take a 
moment to pay tribute and recognize the life of Richard.
  Richard was born on May 23, 1946 and was raised on Staten Island in 
New York. This city served as his residence for his entire life. 
Thirty-four years ago he married his childhood sweetheart, Joyce Black, 
and they became the proud parents of three children--Owen, Laura and 
Thomas. Rich was employed for thirty-five years with the New York State 
Department of Taxation and Finance and served as the Auditor Supervisor 
in the last years of his employment. He served honorably in the United 
States Army and from 1967 to 1968 Rich served in active duty in the war 
in Vietnam.
  St. Mary's Church on Staten Island always held a special place in 
Rich's heart and he was a member of the church for 20 years. Faith 
played an integral part for Richard and his family and they routinely 
attended services for solace. Richard was battling prostate cancer and 
his fight proved victorious. He credited much of this to his faith and 
his family.
  Mr. Speaker, Rich will always be remembered as a man who had a quick 
smile and a gentle spirit. His passing leaves an emptiness in the lives 
of those who knew and loved him. Rich will always remain in our hearts 
and in our prayers. While the flag of our great nation flies high, the 
lives of those who were lost in this incident will never be forgotten. 
I would like to stand together with this body and offer our deepest 
sympathies to Richard's family at this time of remembrance. Our 
thoughts and prayers are with them.

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