HEROISM
Addresses
Brazos Valley Veterans Memorial Dedication: P. David Romei, E2034 [14NO]
Fiftieth Anniversary of the Disappearance of Raoul Wallenberg: Jan Eliasson, E706 [3MY]
Honoring Five Sons of Prince George's County, MD, That Have Fought To Protect Our Freedoms: James E. Merna, E1167-E1169 [27JN]
Raymond M. Downey Post Office Building, Deer Park, NY, Dedication Ceremony: Representative Israel, E1200 [8JY]
Recognizing Inova's Heroes: Jolene Tornabeni, Inova Health System, E1541 [10SE]
Terrorist Attacks Anniversary: George E. Pataki, Governor of New York, E1970 [31OC]
———Joseph V. Reed, U.N., S11311 [18NO]
———Michael Bloomberg, Mayor of New York, NY, E1969 [31OC], E2076 [15NO]
———Representative Rangel, E2075 [15NO]
———Senator Daschle, E2077 [15NO]
———Speaker Hastert, E2077 [15NO]
———Susan Magazine, E2076 [15NO]
Tribute to New York City Firefighters: Joseph Finley, E129 [12FE]
Announcements
Capitol Building and Grounds: moment of silence for John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, H5352 [24JY]
Senate: moment of silence to commemorate anniversary of terrorist attacks, S8481 [11SE]
Articles and editorials
American Ground—Unbuilding the World Trade Center, E1047 [14JN]
Brave Little Girl—Halie Jacobs, 7, Defies Dark, Dogs To Help Mom, E1430 [29JY]
Dealing With the Death of Kenneth Van Auken in the World Trade Center, E1555 [11SE]
Emerging From Cocoon of Grief, H6221 [11SE]
Frontline GI's Battle Cry for Buddies Killed in WTC Attack—Hero Avenger, E341 [13MR]
Hero on Flight 11, She Put Her Job First—Madeline Amy Todd Sweeney, H6092 [9SE]
Merli Held Position So His Unit Could Escape, E1054 [14JN]
Message With Every Grenade—How Soldier From LI Remembers a Friend, E341 [13MR]
Michigan's 16 Legacies, S8484-S8486 [11SE]
Representative Dan Miller's Experiences on September 11th, 2001, H6191 [11SE]
September 12th . . . We Knew Everything Would Be All Right, E1575 [12SE]
We Will Prevail, S8614 [13SE]
WWII Hero Gino Merli Dies, E1053 [14JN]
Bills and resolutions
American Battle Monuments Commission: establish a memorial to the Buffalo Soldiers in Louisiana (see S. 1988), S1536 [5MR]
Armed Forces: tribute to personnel participating in military action against Afghanistan (see S. Res. 222), S1705 [8MR]
Army: anniversary of the founding of the Special Forces and honor Aaron Bank for his role in the founding (see H. Con. Res. 364), H1090 [20MR]
Aviation: recognize heroism and courage of airline flight attendants (see S. Con. Res. 110), S4281 [13MY] (see H. Con. Res. 401), H2355 [9MY]
Basilone, John: issue commemorative postage stamp (see S. Con. Res. 154), S10677 [17OC]
Canada: condolences relative to military personnel killed by U.S. friendly fire while participating in military training exercises in Afghanistan (see S. Res. 250), S3165 [23AP] (see H. Res. 412), H2105 [3MY]
Congressional Gold Medal: award posthumously to passengers and crew of United Airlines flight 93 in the aftermath of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see S. 2924), S8506 [11SE]
———award posthumously to responders to the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and Pentagon, and to United Airlines Flight 93 passengers, and mint coins recognizing the heroic efforts (see H.R. 5138), H4766 [16JY]
Davis, Benjamin O., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 487), H4766 [16JY]
District of Columbia: approve location of commemorative work honoring Dwight D. Eisenhower (see S.J. Res. 52), S10888 [13NO]
Firefighters: support goals and ideas of a day of tribute to all who have died in the line of duty and recognize importance of National Fallen Firefighters Foundation in assisting family members (see S. Con. Res. 142), S8918 [19SE] (see H. Con. Res. 476), H6418 [19SE]
———tribute to personnel who died in a plane crash while fighting the Big Elk fires near Estes Park, CO (see H. Con. Res. 457), H5997 [26JY]
Flag—U.S.: provide Capitol-flown flags to the families of deceased law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and other rescue workers (see H.R. 3968), H931 [14MR]
Freeman, Ed W.: provide retroactive entitlement to Medal of Honor special pension (see S. 2073), S2326 [22MR] (see H.R. 5363), H6171 [10SE]
Gentile, Don S.: award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 3830), H651 [28FE]
Greece: recognize and appreciate significance, heroism, and sacrifice of the people of Crete during World War II and commend the PanCretan Association of America (see H. Res. 592), H8023 [16OC]
Henry Bacon (S.S.): tribute to crew (see S. Res. 239), S2632 [12AP] (see H. Con. Res. 411), H3037 [23MY]
Iron and steel industry: tribute to ironworkers for rescue and recovery efforts in the aftermath of terrorist attacks (see H. Con. Res. 376), H1289 [15AP]
Johnson, Henry: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see S. 2028), S2076 [19MR] (see H.R. 3890), H779 [7MR]
Laitres, Alfred J.: authorize disinterment from the Lorraine American Cemetery in St. Avold, France, and authorize transfer of his remains to the custody of his next of kin (see H.R. 5305), H5996 [26JY]
Major Henry A. Commiskey, Sr. Post Office Building, Hattiesburg, MS: designate (see H.R. 5495), H6776 [26SE]
Major Lyn McIntosh Post Office Building, Valdosta, GA: designate (see S. 1906), S235 [29JA]
McKiddy, Gary Lee: waive certain time limitations to allow the award of the Medal of Honor for actions performed during the Vietnam Conflict (see H.R. 5271), H5994 [26JY]
Medal of Honor: designate an official Medal of Honor flag and provide for presentation to recipients (see S.J. Res. 38), S6013 [25JN] (see H.J. Res. 95), H3037 [23MY]
———increase rate of special pension for recipients, authorize recipients to be furnished an additional medal for display purposes, and increase criminal penalties associated with misuse or fraud (see S. 2025), S2007 [18MR]
Monuments and memorials: provide grants for construction of memorials to honor men and women killed or disabled while serving as law enforcement or public safety officers (see S. 2179), S2828 [17AP]
Morgan, Ray A.: authorize disinterment from the Luxembourg American Cemetery and transfer of remains to next of kin (see H.R. 5388), H6302 [17SE]
National Purple Heart Recognition Day: designate (see S. Con. Res. 152), S10360 [10OC]
New Windsor, NY: recognize and support efforts to develop the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor (see S. Con. Res. 113), S4568 [20MY] (see H. Con. Res. 399), H2235 [8MY]
New York, NY: compensate public schools for operating and education-related expenses, including mental health and counseling services, resulting from terrorist attack (see S. 2500), S4145 [9MY] (see H.R. 4663), H2105 [3MY]
———tribute to workers for their rescue, recovery, and clean-up efforts at the site of the World Trade Center (see H. Res. 424), H2735 [21MY]
———tribute to workers for their rescue, recovery, and clean-up efforts at the site of the World Trade Center and the Fresh Kills Landfill (see H. Res. 492), H4931 [18JY]
Patriot Day: support by writing to men and women serving in the Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 450), H5790 [25JY]
Peace Officers Memorial Day: designate (see S. Res. 221), S1676 [7MR] (see H. Res. 406), H2019 [1MY]
Peter J. Ganci, Jr., Post Office Building, Farmingdale, NY: designate (see S. 2918), S8456 [10SE] (see H.R. 5336), H6084 [5SE]
Piniaha, Steve: waive certain time limitations to allow the award of the Medal of Honor for actions while a member of the Army during World War II (see H.R. 4982), H3774 [20JN]
Raymond M. Downey Post Office Building, Deer Park, NY: designate (see S. 1892), S32 [23JA]
Somerset County, PA: authorize a national memorial to commemorate the heroism of the passengers and crew of United Airlines flight 93 (see S. 2136), S2723 [16AP] (see H.R. 3917), H781 [7MR]
———tribute to rescue of coal miners (see H. Con. Res. 459), H6059 [4SE]
Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see H. Con. Res. 464), H6229 [11SE]
Thomas E. Burnett, Jr. Post Office Building, Bloomington, MN: designate (see S. 2900), S8092 [3SE] (see H.R. 5207), H5452 [24JY]
U.S. Postal Service Henry Johnson Annex, Albany, NY: designate (see H.R. 5419), H6418 [19SE]
Veterans: expand eligibility for additional retired pay percentage for extraordinary heroism to retired military reservists (see S. 2211), S2951 [18AP]
Veterans Day: issue annual commemorative postage stamp (see H. Res. 429), H2944 [22MY]
Vietnam Veterans Memorial: study eligibility requirements for inclusion of veterans' names and alternative means to honor ineligible veterans (see S. 2001), S1675 [7MR]
Williams, Ted: tribute (see S. Res. 302), S6498 [9JY] (see H. Res. 482), H4574 [12JY]
Citations
Distinguished Flying Cross award to Andrew J. Lipina: Air Force, S6244 [27JN]
Distinguished Flying Cross award to James R. Sears, Jr.: Air Force, S6245 [27JN]
Gino J. Merli recipient of the Medal of Honor, E1034 [13JN]
Silver Star award to Burt A. Bartley: Air Force, S6244 [27JN]
Essays
America Changes: Justin Rigas, E1795 [8OC]
September 11: April Lavalle, E1795 [8OC]
———Emily Pertz, E1795 [8OC]
Letters
Establish within the District of Columbia a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S.: John V. Cogbill III, National Capital Planning Commission, H6517 [24SE]
Recognize heroism and courage of airline flight attendants: Heather Lauter-Clay, S4286 [13MY]
———L. Kristin Spivey, S4286 [13MY]
———Thom McDaniel, Transport Workers Union of America, S4286 [13MY]
Support goals and ideas of a day of tribute to all who have died in the line of duty and recognize importance of National Fallen Firefighters Foundation in assisting family members: Representative Boehlert, Committee on Science (House), H6912 [1OC]
Terrorist attacks anniversary: Carson Howell, S8749 [18SE]
———Frankie M. Meno, E1629 [19SE]
———Norwegian Parliament Standing Committee on Defense, S8498 [11SE]
Tribute to Alan Beaven: Chris Beaven, S8368 [9SE]
———Kimberly Beaven, S8368 [9SE]
Tribute to John D. Morgan: Bill L. Morgan, E76 [5FE]
Urge the Government to officially recognize the passengers and crew of United Airlines flight 93: David and Gretchen Nagy, and Donald Evans, Jr., E1801 [9OC]
Lists
American Ambulance Association Stars of Life award recipients, E741 [8MY]
Boston Celtics Charitable Foundation Heroes Among Us award recipients, S5036 [5JN]
People killed in attacks at the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, H646 [28FE], H1608-H1610 [24AP], E1282 [17JY]
People killed in terrorist attack at the Pentagon, S8477 [11SE]
Poems
``American Pride,'' James D. Hughes, S8916 [19SE]
``Day Liberty Cried,'' Scott Rogers, E1703 [30SE]
``How I Loved Thee My Nicole,'' David J. Miller, S8442 [10SE]
``I Am America,'' Bruce A. Starr, H6202 [11SE]
``I Did Not Die,'' Mary Frye, S8478 [11SE]
``In Flanders Field,'' John McCrae, E914 [24MY]
``Memorium—Elegy for a Son,'' Eileen Moreno, S7306 [24JY]
``Towers of Light,'' Dorothy D. Hendry, E1713 [2OC]
``Tribute to Rocky Versace,'' Nick Rowe, S5953 [24JN]
``Veteran'', E1813 [11OC]
``Vietnam Veterans,'' Robert W. Perry, E667 [30AP]
``You Are Free,'' David S. Suarez, E1549 [11SE]
Prayers
Sacrifices of D-Day Participants, E990 [7JN]
Press releases
Sikhs Suffered the Most After the Attacks—Council of Khalistan Condemns Attacks, Calls for End to Violence Against Minorities: Council of Khalistan, E1594 [17SE]
Proclamations
Tribute to African American Firefighters That Died as a Result of the Terrorist Attack at the World Trade Center: Representative Owens, E334, E335, E336, E337, E338, E339, E340, E341 [13MR], E355, E362 [14MR]
Tribute to Autumn Frontz: Representative Ney, E2010 [14NO]
Tribute to Mark Dugan: Representative Ney, E1527 [9SE]
Tribute to San Diego's Tribute to Heroes (organization): Representative Ney, E1715 [2OC]
Tribute to William A. Cannon: Representative Bono, E400 [21MR]
Programs
Time for Honor and Hope—One Year Anniversary Memorial Service, Wednesday, September 11, 2002, Shanksville, PA, S8489 [11SE]
Remarks in House
American Ambulance Association: tribute to Stars of Life award recipients, H2393 [14MY], E741 [8MY], E795 [14MY]
American Canine Association: tribute to Search and Rescue Teams efforts following terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, E1716 [2OC]
American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association: tribute to ``Honor America'' event, E351 [14MR]
Armed Forces: tribute to personnel participating in military action against terrorism, E1055 [14JN]
———tribute to women, H3204 [5JN]
Army: anniversary of the founding of the Special Forces and honor Aaron Bank for his role in the founding (H. Con. Res. 364), H3635-H3639 [18JN], E1126 [21JN]
———tribute to ``The Old Guard'' 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment for rescue and recovery efforts relative to the terrorist attack at the Pentagon, E2129 [22NO]
Aviation: recognize heroism and courage of airline flight attendants (H. Con. Res. 401), H6091-H6093 [9SE], E1568 [12SE]
———recognize heroism and courage of airline flight attendants (S. Con. Res. 110), H6487, H6488 [24SE]
Canada: condolences relative to military personnel killed by U.S. friendly fire while participating in military training exercises in Afghanistan, H1415 [18AP], H2021 [2MY], H2103 [3MY]
———condolences relative to military personnel killed by U.S. friendly fire while participating in military training exercises in Afghanistan (H. Res. 412), H2127-H2129 [7MY], E746 [8MY]
Cetronia, PA: tribute to Boy Scout Troop 29, E311 [11MR]
Congressional Gold Medal: award posthumously to responders to the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and Pentagon, and to United Airlines Flight 93 passengers, and mint coins recognizing the heroic efforts (H.R. 5138), H5021-H5027 [22JY], E1313 [22JY]
Cook County, IL: observance of Cook County Peace Officer Day of Remembrance and Recognition, E779 [10MY]
Cranbury, NJ: dedication of Todd Beamer Memorial, E1551 [11SE]
Cusic, James G., III: American Red Cross Certificate of Merit award recipient, E1760 [4OC], E1774 [7OC]
D'Amelio, Christopher J.: Association for Rescue at Sea's Gold Medal recipient, E1987 [12NO]
District of Columbia: Congregation Adas Israel induction of Madna family name on Garden of the Righteous Monument, E471 [9AP]
———establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (H.R. 2982), H6217 [11SE], H6514-H6517 [24SE], E1689 [30SE]
Farmington, CO: tribute to Farmington Fire Dept., E2041 [14NO]
Firefighters: support goals and ideas of a day of tribute to all who have died in the line of duty and recognize importance of National Fallen Firefighters Foundation in assisting family members (H. Con. Res. 476), H6909-H6912 [1OC], E1740, E1741 [3OC], E1749, E1751 [4OC]
Flag—U.S.: provide Capitol-flown flags to the families of deceased law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and other rescue workers (H.R. 3968), E359 [14MR], E1908 [17OC]
Greek Americans: tribute to individuals involved in rescue efforts surrounding the attack on the World Trade Center, E901 [24MY]
Harmon, Courtney: Girl Scouts Lifesaving Medal of Honor recipient, E347 [14MR]
Hatler, Elton L.: Distinguished Navy Cross award recipient, E1323 [24JY]
Henry Bacon (S.S.): tribute to crew (H. Con. Res. 411), H7125-H7127 [7OC]
Illinois: tribute to Bronze Star recipients, E1143 [25JN]
Inova Health System: tribute for response to terrorist attack on the Pentagon, E1541 [10SE]
Iron and steel industry: tribute to ironworkers for rescue and recovery efforts in the aftermath of terrorist attacks, E556 [17AP]
John J. Harvey (vessel): tribute, E99 [6FE]
Johnson, Henry: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (H.R. 3890), E306 [7MR]
Kennett, MO: tribute to H. Byron Masterson Elementary School Kids Are Authors Contest winners, E1575 [12SE]
Lopez, Salvador A.: National Association of Letter Carriers Special Carrier Alert Award recipient, E1586 [17SE]
Los Angeles, CA: tribute to Hammel Street Elementary School ``Quilts of Caring'' project, E334 [13MR]
Major Henry A. Commiskey, Sr. Post Office Building, Hattiesburg, MS: designate (H.R. 5495), H8928 [14NO]
McKiddy, Gary: award Medal of Honor, H3542 [13JN]
Medal of Honor: designate an official Medal of Honor flag and provide for presentation to recipients (H.J. Res. 95), H3834-H3836 [24JN]
Memorial Day: observance, H2664, H2667 [21MY], H2931 [22MY], E869 [22MY], E914, E923, E929 [24MY], E965, E968, E979 [6JN]
Merrero, Kenneth W.: Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Carnegie Medal recipient, E1869 [15OC]
Monuments and memorials: provide grants for construction of memorials to honor men and women killed or disabled while serving as law enforcement or public safety officers, H6744 [26SE]
National Guard: tribute, H2394 [14MY], E102 [6FE]
National Police Week: observance, H2393 [14MY], E832, E843, E844, E848 [17MY]
National POW/MIA Recognition Day: observance, E1607, E1623 [19SE], E1651 [25SE]
National Thoroughbred Racing Association: tribute to commemoration of anniversary of terrorist attacks, E1623 [19SE]
New York: tribute to National Guard 105th Infantry Regiment, E1137 [24JN]
New York, NY: tribute to New York City District Council of Carpenters for relief efforts in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, E556 [17AP]
———tribute to workers for their rescue, recovery, and clean-up efforts at the site of the World Trade Center (H. Res. 424), H2803-H2806 [21MY], E887 [23MY], E903, E929 [24MY]
———tribute to workers for their rescue, recovery, and clean-up efforts at the site of the World Trade Center and the Fresh Kills Landfill (H. Res. 492), H5034-H5036 [22JY]
Oradell, NJ: dedication of memorial to New Jersey victims of the terrorist attacks, E1573 [12SE]
Papa, Lindsey: Girl Scouts Lifesaving Medal of Honor recipient, E347 [14MR]
Peace Officers Memorial Day: designate (H. Res. 406), H2515 [16MY], H3311-H3313 [11JN], E1075 [17JN]
Peter J. Ganci, Jr., Post Office Building, Farmingdale, NY: designate (H.R. 5336), H6095-H6097 [9SE]
Piniaha, Steve: waive certain time limitations to allow the award of the Medal of Honor for actions while a member of the Army during World War II (H.R. 4982), E1115 [20JN]
Postal Service: tribute, H637 [28FE]
Public safety officers: tribute to first responders, E1287 [17JY]
Raymond M. Downey Post Office Building, Deer Park, NY: designate (H.R. 3379), E1200 [8JY]
Savannah River: tribute to Missouri National Guard rescue efforts, E1266 [16JY]
Somerset County, PA: authorize a national memorial to commemorate the heroism of the passengers and crew of United Airlines flight 93 (H.R. 3917), H5002-H5006 [22JY], E1313, E1317 [22JY], E1323 [24JY]
———moment of silence for trapped miners, H5800 [26JY]
———tribute to rescue of coal miners (H. Con. Res. 459), H6002 [4SE]
St. Patrick's Day: observance, E358 [14MR]
Starks, Richard S.: Army Distinguished Service Cross award recipient, E1324 [24JY]
Taylor-Dawson, Cindy: tribute to ``I Will Soar Again'' Internet site, E1147 [25JN]
Tellez Family: recognition by Clifton, AZ, American Legion for military service, E1181 [28JN]
Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, H6133, H6149 [10SE], H6244 [12SE], E1530 [9SE], E1545-E1549, E1551, E1555 [11SE], E1579, E1581, E1589 [17SE], E1619, E1623 [19SE], E1635 [23SE], E1651 [25SE], E1659, E1665, E1666, E1668, E1669, E1670 [26SE], E1676, E1677, E1682, E1683, E1689, E1692, E1694, E1698, E1699, E1706 [30SE], E1717, E1719, E1725 [2OC], E1795 [8OC], E1847 [11OC], E1884 [17OC], E1969 [31OC], E2055 [15NO], E2132 [22NO]
———anniversary of terrorist attacks (H. Con. Res. 464), H6173-H6225 [11SE], E1564, E1572, E1573 [12SE], E1582, E1587, E1594 [17SE], E1608, E1609 [19SE]
———tribute to Port Authority of New York and New Jersey engineers for World Trade Center site rescue, recovery, and clean-up efforts, E1047 [14JN]
———tribute to those killed in attacks at the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, H646 [28FE], H1608-H1610 [24AP], E73 [5FE], E1282 [17JY]
———urge the Government to officially recognize the passengers and crew of United Airlines flight 93, E1801 [9OC]
Texas: tribute to several college sailing teams, E280 [6MR]
Thomas E. Burnett, Jr. Post Office Building, Bloomington, MN: designate (H.R. 5207), H6016-H6018 [4SE]
Tulare County, CA: dedication of Peace Officer Memorial and tribute to Tulare County peace officers who lost their lives in the line of duty, E818 [16MY], E849 [17MY]
Wallenberg, Raoul: circumstances of disappearance during World War II, E1373 [25JY]
West Boylston, MA: tribute to West Boylston Fire Dept. retiring members, E2064 [15NO]
Western New York: tribute to individuals involved in relief and recovery efforts surrounding the attack at the World Trade Center, E1438 [29JY]
Western States: tribute to firefighters for efforts in fighting wildfires, H3613 [18JN], H3854 [24JN], H4062 [26JN]
———tribute to firefighters killed in the line of duty while fighting wildfires, E1500 [5SE]
Westhampton Beach, NY: tribute to 106th Rescue Wing of the New York Air National Guard, H2668 [21MY]
Williams, Ted: tribute (H. Res. 482), H4592-H4594 [15JY], H4694 [16JY]
World War II: anniversary of D-Day, H3278, H3285-H3289 [6JN], E990, E991, E1000 [7JN]
———tribute to individuals searching for remains of U.S. MIAs in Belgium, E1047 [14JN]
———tribute to U.S. civilian volunteers who participated in the Project 19 mission, E2114 [19NO]
Remarks in Senate
AFL-CIO: tribute to efforts of members following terrorist attacks, S8502 [11SE]
African Americans: tribute to Charles Young and the Buffalo Soldiers (S. Res. 97), S7241 [23JY]
Albuquerque, NM: tribute to Character Counts Soaring Spirits Salute in commemoration of anniversary of terrorists attacks, S8560 [12SE]
Alexandria, VA: dedication of Vietnam Veterans Memorial Plaza, S6704 [12JY]
Allenstown, NH: tribute to Allenstown Fire Dept., S2948 [18AP]
American Battle Monuments Commission: establish a memorial to the Buffalo Soldiers in Louisiana (S. 1988), S1541 [5MR]
Arkansas: tribute to Military Order of the Purple Heart of the U.S.A. Inc., members, S7572 [30JY]
Armed Forces: tribute to personnel participating in military action against Afghanistan (S. Res. 222), S1712 [8MR]
———tribute to those members killed during Operation Enduring Freedom military operations in Afghanistan, S5582 [14JN]
———tribute to U.S. servicemen who died in the terrorist bombing of the Khobar Towers in Saudi Arabia (H. Con. Res. 161), S6727 [12JY]
Aviation: recognize heroism and courage of airline flight attendants (H. Con. Res. 401), S9996 [4OC]
———recognize heroism and courage of airline flight attendants (S. Con. Res. 110), S4285-S4287 [13MY], S5789 [19JN]
Bartley, Burt A.: Air Force Silver Star award recipient, S6244 [27JN]
Basilone, John: issue commemorative postage stamp (S. Con. Res. 154), S10734 [17OC]
Boston, MA: tribute to Boston Celtics Charitable Foundation Heroes Among Us award recipients, S5035 [5JN]
Canada: condolences relative to military personnel killed by U.S. friendly fire while participating in military training exercises in Afghanistan (S. Res. 250), S3225 [23AP]
Capitol Building and Grounds: moment of silence for John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, S7291, S7292 [24JY]
Congressional Gold Medal: award posthumously to passengers and crew of United Airlines flight 93 in the aftermath of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (S. 1434), S8434 [10SE], S8489 [11SE]
———award posthumously to passengers and crew of United Airlines flight 93 in the aftermath of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (S. 2924), S8515 [12SE]
Delaware: tribute to Delaware Wildfire Fire Crew, S7736 [31JY]
Firefighters: support goals and ideas of a day of tribute to all who have died in the line of duty and recognize importance of National Fallen Firefighters Foundation in assisting family members (S. Con. Res. 142), S10777 [17OC]
Gainesville, TX: tribute to Medal of Honor Host City Program, S173 [28JA]
Hathaway, William D.: Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross award recipient, S6009 [25JN]
Henry Bacon (S.S.): tribute to crew (H. Con. Res. 411), S10397 [10OC]
Hooksett, NH: tribute to Hooksett Fire Dept., S2946 [18AP]
Las Cruces, NM: dedication of Bataan Death March Memorial, S2571 [11AP]
Lipina, Andrew J.: Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross award recipient, S6244 [27JN]
Major Lyn McIntosh Post Office Building, Valdosta, GA: designate (H.R. 1432), S48 [23JA], S2339 [22MR]
Marine Corps: tribute to 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, S5283 [10JN]
Mazza, Kathy: New York State Senate Women of Distinction honoree, S2322 [22MR]
Medal of Honor: designate an official Medal of Honor flag and provide for presentation to recipients (S.J. Res. 38), S6028 [25JN]
———increase rate of special pension for recipients, authorize recipients to be furnished an additional medal for display purposes, and increase criminal penalties associated with misuse or fraud (S. 2025), S2009 [18MR]
Memorial Day: observance, S4820 [23MY]
Merino, Yamel: New York State Senate Women of Distinction honoree, S2322 [22MR]
Monuments and memorials: provide grants for construction of memorials to honor men and women killed or disabled while serving as law enforcement or public safety officers, S9700 [1OC]
———provide grants for construction of memorials to honor men and women killed or disabled while serving as law enforcement or public safety officers (S. 2179), unanimous-consent request, S4519 [17MY]
National Fallen Firefighters Memorial: tribute to Michigan honorees, S9979 [4OC]
National Police Defense Foundation: tribute to awards dinner and award recipients, S2575 [11AP]
National Police Week: observance, S4327 [14MY]
National Veterans Awareness Week: observance, S11204 [15NO]
Native Americans: tribute to Navajo Code Talkers for contributions to victory during World War II, S4931 [4JN]
Nebraska: Order of the Silver Rose recipients, S8505 [11SE]
New York, NY: tribute to Police Dept., S4327 [14MY]
———tribute to women for their rescue, recovery, and clean-up efforts at the site of the World Trade Center, S10667 [17OC]
Peace Officers Memorial Day: designate (S. Res. 221), S1681 [7MR], S1982 [15MR], S4382 [15MY]
Pembrooke, NH: tribute to Pembrooke Fire Dept., S2945 [18AP]
Peter J. Ganci, Jr., Post Office Building, Farmingdale, NY: designate (H.R. 5336), S10747 [17OC]
———designate (S. 2918), S8462 [10SE]
Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor: award to officers killed, injured, or involved in rescue efforts in the aftermath of terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (H. Con. Res. 243), S2989, S2990 [18AP]
———award to officers killed, injured, or involved in rescue efforts in the aftermath of terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (S. Con. Res. 75), S2990 [18AP]
———award to public safety officers killed in the line of duty in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (S. Con. Res. 66), S2990, S2991 [18AP]
Raymond M. Downey Post Office Building, Deer Park, NY: designate (H.R. 3379), S2339 [22MR]
———designate (S. 1892), S33 [23JA]
Sears, James R., Jr.: Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross award recipient, S6244 [27JN]
Smith, Moira: New York State Senate Women of Distinction honoree, S2322 [22MR]
Somerset County, PA: authorize a national memorial to commemorate the heroism of the passengers and crew of United Airlines flight 93 (H.R. 3917), S8472 [10SE]
———authorize a national memorial to commemorate the heroism of the passengers and crew of United Airlines flight 93 (S. 2136), S2728 [16AP], S8367 [9SE], S8472 [10SE]
———tribute to rescue of coal miners, S7448 [29JY], S8749 [18SE]
Superior, WI: Richard I. Bong World War II Heritage Center dedication, S9111 [24SE]
Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, S8432, S8435, S8436, S8441-S8443 [10SE], S8475-S8505 [11SE], S8554 [12SE], S8614 [13SE], S8916 [19SE], S9706 [1OC], S10654 [17OC], S10881 [13NO], S11311 [18NO]
———anniversary of terrorist attacks (H. Con. Res. 464), S8507 [11SE]
———establish a program to name national and community service projects in honor of victims of terrorist attacks (S. 1556), S2069 [19MR]
Thomas E. Burnett, Jr. Post Office Building, Bloomington, MN: designate (H.R. 5207), S8328 [5SE]
———designate (S. 2900), S8100 [3SE], S8194 [4SE]
Versace, Humbert R. (Rocky): posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor, S5953 [24JN], S6704 [12JY]
Veterans: expand eligibility for additional retired pay percentage for extraordinary heroism to retired military reservists (S. 2211), S2967 [18AP]
Vietnam Veterans Memorial: study eligibility requirements for inclusion of veterans' names and alternative means to honor ineligible veterans (S. 2001), S1678 [7MR]
Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to movie ``We Were Soldiers'', S2176 [20MR]
Western States: tribute to firefighters for efforts in fighting wildfires, S5919 [24JN]
Williams, Ted: tribute (S. Res. 302), S6513 [9JY], S6515, S6518 [10JY]
Workman, Donald S. (Steve): Army Soldiers Medal recipient, S2670 [15AP]
World War II: anniversary of D-Day, S5200, S5201 [6JN]
Reports
George E. (Bud) Day's Actions in Vietnam: Committee on POW/MIA (Senate, Select) (1993), E933 [24MY]
Reports filed
Award Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor to Officers Killed, Injured, or Involved in Rescue Efforts in the Aftermath of Terrorist Attacks: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (H. Con. Res. 243), S2950 [18AP]
———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 75), S2950 [18AP]
Award Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor to Public Safety Officers Killed in the Line of Duty in the Aftermath of the Terrorist Attacks: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 66), S2950 [18AP]
Buffalo Soldier Commemoration Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1988), S10114 [8OC]
Flight 93 National Memorial Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3917) (H. Rept. 107-597), H5086 [22JY]
Law Enforcement Tribute Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2624) (H. Rept. 107-458), H2465, H2469 [14MY]
———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2179), S4492 [16MY]
Memorial to the Victims of Terrorist Attacks on the U.S. in the District of Columbia Establishment: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2982) (H. Rept. 107-524), H3858 [24JN]
Peace Officers Memorial Day: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 221), S1935 [14MR]
Peter J. Ganci, Jr., Post Office Building, Farmingdale, NY: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 5336), S10442 [15OC]
———Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2918), S10442 [15OC]
Raymond M. Downey Post Office Building, Deer Park, NY: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 3379), S2260 [21MR]
Resolutions by organizations
Tribute to Inova Health System for response to terrorist attack on the Pentagon: Virginia State Assembly, E1541 [10SE]
Songs
``Daddy's Little Girl,'' Sarah Van Auken, E1555 [11SE]
``Here Comes America,'' Representative Phelps, H6205 [11SE]
``Tribute to America—A 21st Century Anthem,'' Ann S. Miller and Ted Maliaris, E1796 [8OC]
``We Shall Rise,'' David Stancliff, E293 [7MR]
Statements
Terrorist Attacks Anniversary: Alan Wallace, H6195-H6197 [11SE]
Terrorist Attacks Response: Christopher Davio, E1546 [11SE]
Tribute to Fred Scheffold: Joan Scheffold, S2069 [19MR]
Tribute to William Wolber: Fred Carville, E1127 [21JN]
Texts of
H. Con. Res. 364, anniversary of the founding of the Army Special Forces and honor Aaron Bank for his role in the founding, H3635 [18JN]
H. Con. Res. 401, recognize heroism and courage of airline flight attendants, H6091 [9SE]
H. Con. Res. 411, tribute to S.S. Henry Bacon crew, H7125 [7OC]
H. Con. Res. 464, anniversary of terrorist attacks, S8507 [11SE], H6174 [11SE]
H. Con. Res. 476, support goals and ideas of a day of tribute to all who have died in the line of duty and recognize importance of National Fallen Firefighters Foundation in assisting family members, H6909 [1OC]
H. Res. 406, Peace Officers Memorial Day, H3311 [11JN]
H. Res. 412, condolences relative to Canadian military personnel killed by U.S. friendly fire while participating in military training exercises in Afghanistan, H2127 [7MY]
H. Res. 424, tribute to New York, NY, workers for their rescue, recovery, and clean-up efforts at the site of the World Trade Center, H2803 [21MY]
H. Res. 482, tribute to Ted Williams, H4592 [15JY]
H. Res. 492, tribute to workers for their rescue, recovery, and clean-up efforts at the site of the World Trade Center and the Fresh Kills Landfill, H5034 [22JY]
H.J. Res. 95, designate an official Medal of Honor flag and provide for presentation to recipients, H3834 [24JN]
H.R. 2982, establish within the District of Columbia a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S., H6515 [24SE]
H.R. 3917, Flight 93 National Memorial Act, H5002 [22JY]
H.R. 3968, Fallen Heroes Flag Act, E359 [14MR]
H.R. 5138, True American Heroes Act, H5021-H5023 [22JY]
H.R. 5207, Thomas E. Burnett, Jr. Post Office Building, Bloomington, MN, H6016 [4SE]
H.R. 5336, Peter J. Ganci, Jr., Post Office Building, Farmingdale, NY, H6095 [9SE]
H.R. 5495, Major Henry A. Commiskey, Sr. Post Office Building, Hattiesburg, MS, H8928 [14NO]
S. 2001, Fairness to All Fallen Vietnam War Service Members Act, S1679 [7MR]
S. 2025, Living American Hero Appreciation Act, S2009 [18MR]
S. 2136, authorize a national memorial in Somerset County, PA, to commemorate the heroism of the passengers and crew of United Airlines flight 93, S2728 [16AP]
S. 2136, Flight 93 National Memorial Act, S8472 [10SE]
S. 2211, expand eligibility for additional retired pay percentage for extraordinary heroism to retired military reservists, S2968 [18AP]
S. 2918, Peter J. Ganci, Jr., Post Office Building, Farmingdale, NY, S8462 [10SE]
S. Con. Res. 66, award Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor to public safety officers killed in the line of duty in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, S2991 [18AP]
S. Con. Res. 75, award Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor to officers killed, injured, or involved in rescue efforts in the aftermath of terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, S2990 [18AP]
S. Con. Res. 110, recognize heroism and courage of airline flight attendants, S4285 [13MY], S5789 [19JN], H6487 [24SE]
S. Con. Res. 113, recognize and support efforts of New Windsor, NY, to develop the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor, S4538 [17MY]
S. Con. Res. 142, support goals and ideas of a day of tribute to all who have died in the line of duty and recognize importance of National Fallen Firefighters Foundation in assisting family members, S8934 [19SE], S10777 [17OC]
S. Con. Res. 152, National Purple Heart Recognition Day, S10389 [10OC]
S. Con. Res. 154, issue commemorative postage stamp honoring John Basilone, S10733 [17OC]
S. Res. 97, tribute to Charles Young and the Buffalo Soldiers, S7241 [23JY]
S. Res. 221, Peace Officers Memorial Day, S1681 [7MR], S1983 [15MR]
S. Res. 222, tribute to Armed Forces personnel participating in military action against Afghanistan, S1708 [8MR]
S. Res. 239, tribute to the crew of the S.S. Henry Bacon, S2633 [12AP]
S. Res. 250, condolences relative to Canadian military personnel killed by U.S. friendly fire while participating in military training exercises in Afghanistan, S3174, S3225 [23AP]
S. Res. 302, tribute to Ted Williams, S6508, S6513 [9JY]
S.J. Res. 38, designate an official Medal of Honor flag and provide for presentation to recipients, S6029 [25JN]
Tributes
DiMaggio, Joe, H4580 [15JY]