IV
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 at-
tacked on September 11, 2001, when two hijacked com-
mercial 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 re-
covery 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 unwaver-
ing 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, hos-
pitals and health care professionals, safety engineers, and
construction workers responded to this terrorist attack
without hesitation, risking and, in too many tragic in-
stances, sacrificing their lives, and worked diligently to
rescue victims and to provide emergency care to the in-
jured;
Whereas this crisis has touched the heart of the nation, en-
gendered unprecedented acts of altruism and a remark-
able outpouring of support and coordination to assist the
city of New York, epitomized by the actions and leader-
ship 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
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
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(1) praises the people of New York for their
great courage, unbounded volunteerism, and endur-
ing spirit in this time of crisis;
(2) recognizes Mayor Rudolph Giuliani’s pas-
sionate commitment to the people of New York City;
(3) honors the emergency responders, within
and beyond New York, for their bravery and sac-
rifice in service to the Nation;
(4) extends its heartfelt sympathies to the fami-
lies of all those lost in the tragedy;
(5) appreciates Mayor Giuliani’s tireless efforts
to direct the rescue efforts; and
(6) reaffirms its support and commitment to all
of the Nation’s law enforcement officers, firefighters,
and emergency medical technicians as they selflessly
serve their communities.
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