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“SALUTING PARTICIPANTS IN DISASTER RELIEF PLAN IN EAST DEER, PENNSYLVANIA” mentioning the U.S. Dept of State was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E309 on March 1, 2005.
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[Extensions of Remarks]
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SALUTING PARTICIPANTS IN DISASTER RELIEF PLAN IN EAST DEER,
PENNSYLVANIA
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HON. MELISSA A. HART
of pennsylvania
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, March 1, 2005
Ms. HART. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to salute all the officers who took part in implementing a disaster relief plan on January 31, 2005 in East Deer. The members of the State Department of Environmental Protection, Coast Guard, Allegheny County hazardous materials experts, along with surrounding fire companies, police, mayors, and other elected officials in the East Deer area all responded in a way to prevent the disaster from spreading to surrounding communities.
At 5:30 a.m. on January 31, a Norfolk Southern train derailed, causing a car of anhydrous hydrogen fluoride to begin leaking. Fortunately, by 6 a.m., police and firefighters began evacuating homes. Bridges in the surrounding area were closed before the morning rush hour, further isolating the leaking car. Those members who responded to the call that morning exemplify the ideals of leadership and bravery.
I ask my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives to join me in honoring these brave offices. It is an honor to represent the Fourth Congressional District of Pennsylvania and a pleasure to salute those citizens who prevented a dangerous situation from escalating into a disaster, and demonstrating public service and the meaning of bravery.
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