Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and thank retired Fire Department of New York Lieutenant Jack Kielty, a dedicated board member of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. This foundation stands in memory of 9/11 hero Stephen Siller, and they work to support those brave individuals like Jack Kielty and Steve Siller who willingly risked their lives at a time when New York and our Nation needed them. I have witnessed the impact of their work through my friend and constituent, retired Sergeant Major Sid Hamid. As an Army Green Beret, Sergeant Major Hamid selflessly placed himself in harm's way many times and battled through nine separate tours on behalf of the United States military. Through the program, Tunnel to Towers Foundation, Sergeant Hamid was gifted a smart home at the beginning of the summer. Jack Kielty of the New York City Fire Department traveled down to Franklin, Texas, to personally present the home to the Hamid family. In recognition of this selflessness, I stand here today to say thank you to Jack Kielty with a very important certificate signed by the Governor of the State of Texas, Governor Greg Abbott, proclaiming Jack Kielty to be an honorary Texan. Mr. Speaker, our great Nation needs people who will stand up at a time of need, and this is exactly what 9/11 has produced, brave Americans but also selflessness in their service to others. I thank Jack Kielty, Tunnel to Towers, and Sergeant Hamid for their great service to this great Nation. ____________________”