[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4714]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




       JEREMY J. WARREN'S HONOR FOR SERVICE ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2001

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                           HON. LARRY COMBEST

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 16, 2002

  Mr. COMBEST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend Jeremy J. Warren 
for his selfless service to citizens of the United States during the 
September 11 tragedy in New York.
  Jeremy and 11 of his classmates at the United States Merchant Marine 
Academy were called to aid in rescue efforts merely hours after the 
World Trade Centers collapsed. Jeremy used his extensive rescue 
training to help search the debris during the critical post-collapse 
hours in hopes of finding survivors. Jeremy worked at ground zero 
through the night and was relieved from the operation in the early 
morning hours of September 12.
  In 1994, Jeremy graduated from Midland Lee High School in my 
congressional district. He sought a nomination to the United States 
Merchant Marine Academy and was granted the appointment. In June 2002, 
Jeremy will graduate from this institution. The excellent training 
Jeremy received at King's Point paid off not only for himself but also 
his country.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to publicly thank Jeremy for his actions 
on September 11, 2001, and to extend my congratulations to him on the 
occasion of his upcoming graduation. I wish him nothing but the best 
for the future.

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