Congressman King Discusses 9/11 Volunteerism Legislation During Seaford HS Patriots Dinner
July 2, 2009
Rep. Pete King recently discussed the GIVE Act during the 9/11 Seaford High School Memorial's 7th Annual Patriot Award Dinner in honor of the five Seaford High School graduates who lost their lives on 9/11: FDNY Battalion Chief Tom Haskell, FDNY Firefighter Tim Haskell, NYPD Officer John Perry, Robert Sliwak and Michael Wittenstein:
Rep. King also gave the following statement on the House floor March 18, 2009 regarding the legislation…
“The GIVE Act will authorize a call to service campaign, encouraging all Americans to observe September 11th as a national day of service. As the representative of a district that lost over a hundred people on 9/11 and includes thousands more who worked in the area or were involved in cleanup efforts, I believe it is right that we as a nation honor the lives lost on 9/11 by giving back to our country.
In my district office in New York, I have hosted a blood drive on the anniversary of 9/11 and I know that many others in my home state have taken part in similar activities. I am pleased that this bill will encourage all those across the United States to join in this effort, which is important not only for the 9/11 families, volunteers, rescue and recovery workers, but for the entire country.”
The legislation, which was signed into law on April 21, 2009, can be viewed by clicking here.
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