[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 15]
[House]
[Page 20803]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                IN TRIBUTE TO AMERICA'S FIRST RESPONDERS

  (Mr. NEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. NEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the 
firefighters, police officers, and other first responders who have 
answered the call of duty and traveled from around the country to the 
gulf coast in order to help their fellow citizens and communities who 
have been devastated by Hurricane Katrina.
  Many in this country sometimes forget that men and women put their 
lives on the line every day seeking not headlines or glory, but the 
simple satisfaction of helping and saving their fellow citizens. Their 
brave deeds, good work, and tremendous dedication deserve and demand 
the grateful respect and recognition of all.
  And now more than ever, in recent days we have literally seen 
thousands of firefighters, police officers, EMS workers, and others 
pour into New Orleans and other devastated gulf coast areas to bolster 
relief efforts and save hundreds, if not thousands, of lives.
  I am particularly proud to recognize those who have volunteered from 
around Ohio's 18th District as well as a number of our own United 
States Capitol Hill police officers who are currently on their way to 
the gulf coast.
  These men and women are a shining example of everything that is good 
about our country today. The least we can do is to honor them and 
recognize them on the floor.

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