[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 21587]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   TRIBUTE TO THE STUDENTS AND STAFF OF THE YOUTH ACTION YOUTHBUILD 
                                PROGRAM

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                          HON. JAMES T. WALSH

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 9, 2003

  Mr. WALSH. Mr. Speaker, as our country approaches the second 
anniversary of 9/11, I rise today to honor the students of the Youth 
Action YouthBuild program from New York City, New York. On the day 
after this horrific act of terror, this group showed dedication, 
character, and courage in a time of national crisis in the United 
States and for that, they deserve our recognition and thanks.
  On September 12, 2001--one day after the tragic events of September 
11th--the city of New York called for the assistance with recovery and 
cleanup. More than sixty-five YouthBuild students and staff organized 
themselves to respond to that call. Without regard for their own 
personal safety, the students marched themselves downtown to see how 
they could help. YouthBuild was among the first organizations to act in 
response, as most of the nation still sat in stunned silence.
  The remarkable students and staff of YouthBuild selflessly donated 
themselves to the 9/11 cause for more than a month--volunteering their 
labor and helping to raise money for the cause. The generosity shown by 
these young people was both magnificent and exhilarating. Thank you, 
YouthBuild students and staff, for your contributions to America in her 
hour of need.

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