[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17455]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF THE AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS OF CLEVELAND 
CENTER IN OBERLIN, OHIO, AND IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF THE FORTY-FOUR 
          PASSENGERS AND THE CREW MEMBERS OF UNITED FLIGHT 93

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 9, 2003

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
the air traffic controllers of Cleveland Center in Oberlin, Ohio, whose 
bravery, skill, and quick thinking ensured the safety of other air 
passengers on one of the darkest days in American history, September 
11.
  Immediately following that tragic day, the men and women of the 
Cleveland Center have demonstrated their compassion and concern for the 
families of the victims of United Flight 93 by contributing over 
$10,000 to the Todd M. Beamer Foundation, a foundation established to 
assist families of every passenger and crew member of Flight 93.
  Today, I also stand in honor and remembrance of forty-four passengers 
and crew members aboard United Flight 93. Their valiant spirit and 
courageous actions prevented even greater loss of life. The people 
aboard United Flight 93 will remain in our minds and hearts forever, 
and will forever be recognized as true American heroes.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honor and tribute of the men and women 
of the Cleveland Center, and the men and women aboard United Flight 
93--their spirited, heroic, and selfless actions--under the most 
terrifying of circumstances--restores our faith in humanity and 
reflects all that is good in America, and they will never be forgotten.

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