September 11, 2008

Congressman Gregory Meeks Remembers Victims of 9/11

(WASHINGTON, DC)–New York, New York: On September 11, 2001 the lives of Americans across the Nation were changed in just a matter of a few hours. Seven years later our nation still remembers the terror and heartache of the worst terrorist attack in the history of our nation on American ground. Today the House will also consider, under suspension of the rules, H.Res. 1420, Expressing Sense of the House Regarding the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks. This bipartisan resolution recognizes September 11th as a day of solemn commemoration and extends its deepest condolences again to the friends, families, and loved ones of the innocent victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

“This day marks a day in history where almost 3,000 American lives were lost in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, DC. My condolences go out to the family and friends of the victims of this attack.  I also would like to honor those firefighters, police officers and other persons who demonstrated strong heroism during this tragic event.  I was able to see firsthand the impacts that my constituents, New York and the Nation endured,” said Meeks.

“I know many are still feeling the effects of 9/11 today. I commend the courageous efforts by all those who both died and survived this horrific tragedy. I honor those that lost family members and friends in the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and the flight attendants, crew members and brave citizens on the flight in Pennsylvania in route to Washington, DC. I continue to keep those that lost loved ones in my prayers and to remind them that they have and will continue to have the support of our nation,” said Meeks.

Now serving in his sixth full-term, Meeks was elected to the House on February 3, 1998. Representing New York's Sixth Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives, Meeks' district covers all towns of Southeast Queens, Far Rockaway and Howard Beach. He is a member of the House Committee on Financial Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs.  Meeks is a Member of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), New Democrats Caucus and the Democratic Leadership Council (DLC).  He serves as the Co-chair of the Malaysia Caucus, Services Caucus, Dialogue Caucus and the Middle East Economic Partnership Caucus. 

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