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107TH CONGRESS

1ST SESSION H. RES. 243

Honoring Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, the rescue workers, and the residents

of New York, New York, for their valiant efforts in responding to

the terrorist attack.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SEPTEMBER 21, 2001

Mrs. MALONEY of New York (for herself, Mr. FOSSELLA, Mr. RANGEL, Mr.

KING, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. GILMAN, Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York, Mr.

HOUGHTON, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. BOEHLERT, Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. MCNULTY,

Mr. GRUCCI, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. WALSH, Mr. LAFALCE, Mr. CONYERS,

Mr. GUTKNECHT, Mr. DOOLITTLE, Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota, Mr.

KIND, and Mr. ABERCROMBIE) submitted the following resolution; which

was referred to the Committee on Government Reform

RESOLUTION

Honoring Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, the rescue workers, and

the residents of New York, New York, for their valiant

efforts in responding to the terrorist attack.

Whereas the World Trade Center in New York City was attacked on September 11, 2001, when two hijacked commercial airplanes crashed into the Center’s towers;

Whereas the city of New York, its private citizens and public

servants, exemplified by Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, must

be commended for the tireless and selfless rescue and recovery efforts;
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Whereas Mayor Rudolph Giuliani’s steadfast commitment to

urging calm in the city, uniting his fellow New Yorkers,

and rallying their spirits has given comfort to the entire

Nation as we all attempt to cope with this tragedy;

Whereas Mayor Rudolph Giuliani has demonstrated unwavering leadership and valor in this time of crisis, acting

quickly and decisively, directing the city’s response to the

terrorist attack;

Whereas countless public servants, institutions, and private

citizens, including the New York City Fire Department,

the New York City Police Department, the Emergency

Medical Service (EMS), and numerous city agencies, hospitals and health care professionals, safety engineers, and

construction workers responded to this terrorist attack

without hesitation, risking and, in too many tragic instances, sacrificing their lives, and worked diligently to

rescue victims and to provide emergency care to the injured;

Whereas this crisis has touched the heart of the nation, engendered unprecedented acts of altruism and a remarkable outpouring of support and coordination to assist the

city of New York, epitomized by the actions and leadership of President George W. Bush, Governor George E.

Pataki, the New York State Legislature, and the City’s

elected leaders; and

Whereas Rudolph Giuliani, mayor of the city of New York,

together with other city leaders and public servants, have

led New York City and the Nation by example in this

time of national tragedy: Now, therefore, be it

1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
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1 (1) praises the people of New York for their

2 great courage, unbounded volunteerism, and endur3 ing spirit in this time of crisis;

4 (2) recognizes Mayor Rudolph Giuliani’s pas5 sionate commitment to the people of New York City;

6 (3) honors the emergency responders, within

7 and beyond New York, for their bravery and sac8 rifice in service to the Nation;

9 (4) extends its heartfelt sympathies to the fami10 lies of all those lost in the tragedy;

11 (5) appreciates Mayor Giuliani’s tireless efforts

12 to direct the rescue efforts; and

13 (6) reaffirms its support and commitment to all

14 of the Nation’s law enforcement officers, firefighters,

15 and emergency medical technicians as they selflessly

16 serve their communities.

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