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. (Introduced in the House)

HRES 243 IH

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

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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;

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

Resolved, That the House of Representatives--

(1) praises the people of New York for their great courage, unbounded volunteerism, and enduring spirit in this time of crisis;

(2) recognizes Mayor Rudolph Giuliani's passionate commitment to the people of New York City;

(3) honors the emergency responders, within and beyond New York, for their bravery and sacrifice in service to the Nation;

(4) extends its heartfelt sympathies to the families 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.