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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS—JULY 26, 2002 116 STAT. 3147 Whereas Lindy Boggs served as United States Ambassador to the Holy See from December 16, 1997, to March 1, 2001: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the Congress honors Corinne "Lindy" Claiborne Boggs for her extraordinary service to the people of Louisiana and the United States, recognizes that her role in founding the Congressional Women's Caucus has improved the lives of families throughout the United States, and commends her bipartisan spirit as an example to all elected officials. Agreed to July 24, 2002. FEDERAL HALL, NEW YORK CITY—SPECIAL July 26, 2002 MEETING [H. Con. Res. 448] Whereas on September 11, 2001, thousands of innocent people were killed and injured in combined terrorist attacks involving four hijacked airliners, the World Trade Center, and the Pentagon; Whereas in the aftermath of the attacks, thousands more were left grieving for beloved family and friends, livelihoods were compromised, and businesses and property were damaged and lost; Whereas the greatest loss of life, personal injury, and physical destruction occurred in and was sustained by the City of New York; Whereas Government and the American people responded decisively, through the bravery, sacrifice and toil of the fire and rescue workers, law enforcement, building trades, caregivers. Armed Forces, and millions more who through their many expressions of care and compassion brought forth comfort, hope, and the promise of recovery; Whereas the City of New York attended to the aftermath of the destruction of the World Trade Center with profound respect for the victims and compassion to the survivors; and Whereas the City of New York has invited the Congress to meet at the site of the original Federal Hall, where the First Congress of the United States convened on March 4, 1789: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That, in remembrance of the victims and the heroes of September 11, 2001, and in recognition of the courage and spirit of the City of New York, the Congress shall conduct a special meeting in Federal Hall in New York, New York, on September 6, 2002. Agreed to July 26, 2002.

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