[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18981]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                TRIBUTE TO THE ``FLIGHT 93 AMBASSADORS''

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                           HON. BILL SHUSTER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 13, 2007

  Mr. SHUSTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the ``Flight 93 
Ambassadors,'' a community organization that has dedicated countless 
hours to the Flight 93 memorial site in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. This 
organization, created by members of the Somerset community after the 
tragic events of September 11th, serves both the country and the memory 
of those aboard Flight 93 by protecting the site and recounting the 
heroic story of the passengers' brave intervention against the 
terrorists to the memorial's visitors.
  The Flight 93 Ambassadors will be honored for their service on July 
26th at the Somerset County Chamber of Commerce's Third Annual Summer 
Barbeque. Somerset County has been trademarked ``America's County'' 
after two major national events took place there. For the past three 
years the Chamber of Commerce has used this distinction to recognize 
American heroes. Previously the Chamber paid tribute to the nine miners 
who were rescued from the Quecreek Mine accident. This year's 
recognition of the Flight 93 Ambassadors by ``America's County'' is 
fitting and appropriate as these volunteers are responsible for 
maintaining one of the most distinguished symbols of American courage 
and unity.
  The Flight 93 Ambassadors contribute much of their time to the 
preservation of the Flight 93 memorial and serve as a link to the 
families of the Flight 93 victims. These selfless volunteers plan 
events and work tirelessly to maintain the integrity of this important 
site and in doing so, ensure that the heroism of the passengers of 
Flight 93 is never forgotten. The ambassadors are the epitome of 
American unity and strength in the wake of tragedy, and their 
initiative and persistent work with the Flight 93 site is greatly 
appreciated by the community.
  I am sure that every American, in addition to the members of the 
Shanksville community, would join me in thanking the Flight 93 
Ambassadors for their selfless dedication and leadership in 
immortalizing the memory of September 11th and all of the heroes of 
Flight 93.

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