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H. Res. 172

                 In the House of Representatives, U.S.,

                                                         June 27, 2001.
Whereas on June 17, 2001, 350 firefighters and numerous police officers 
        responded to a 911 call that sent them to Long Island General Supply 
        Company in Queens, New York;
Whereas a fire and an explosion in a two-story building had turned the 128-year-
        old, family-owned store into a heap of broken bricks, twisted metal, and 
        shattered glass;
Whereas all those who responded to the scene served without reservation and with 
        their personal safety on the line;
Whereas two civilians and dozens of firefighters were injured by the blaze, 
        including firefighters Joseph Vosilla and Brendan Manning who were 
        severely injured;
Whereas John J. Downing of Ladder Company 163, an 11-year veteran of the 
        department and resident of Port Jefferson Station, and a husband and 
        father of two, lost his life in the fire;
Whereas Brian Fahey of Rescue Company 4, a 14-year veteran of the department and 
        resident of East Rockaway, and a husband and father of three, lost his 
        life in the fire; and
Whereas Harry Ford of Rescue Company 4, a 27-year veteran of the department from 
        Long Beach, and a husband and father of three, lost his life in the 
        fire: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) honors John J. Downing, Brian Fahey, and Harry Ford, who lost 
        their lives in the course of duty as firefighters, and recognizes them 
        for their bravery and sacrifice;
            (2) extends its deepest sympathies to the families of these three 
        brave heroes; and
            (3) pledges its support and to continue to work on behalf of all of 
        the Nation's firefighters who risk their lives every day to ensure the 
        safety of all Americans.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.

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