Rep. Baca Calls For Service, Remembrance On 9/11 Anniversary
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Rep. Baca Calls For Serivce, Remembrance On 9/11 Anniversary
Tomorrow, Congressman Joe Baca (D-Rialto) will join with all Americans in commemorating the tragic events of September 11, 2001, with a National Day of Service and Remembrance. Created by the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, the National Day of Service channels the powerful sense of unity, patriotism and shared purpose Americans felt in the wake of the 9/11 attacks into meaningful action in our communities.
The terrorist attacks of September 11th were a tragic shock to our entire nation, said Rep. Baca. But in its wake we stood stronger and more united than before, putting aside differences to come together behind a common purpose. I am honored to stand with the families of those who lost their lives that day, and with thousands of other Americans, in undertaking the crucial work of giving back to our communities in any way we can.
The National Day of Service and Remembrance is the culmination of several months of service projectsa crucial part of the Kennedy Act. Projects held in all fifty states and the District of Columbia included food drives, neighborhood cleanups and volunteer construction work. Hundreds of additional projects involving tens of thousands of volunteers, nonprofits, businesses, faith groups and governments will take place across the country as Americans reflect on the 9/11 anniversary.
Rep. Baca noted that House Democrats have been very active in taking steps to keep Americans safe at home and abroad. Democrats passed and implemented the full package of recommendations of the bipartisan 9/11 Commission, and succeeded in passing a new GI Bill to better provide for veterans' education. They also increased service members' pay in the 2009 Defense Authorization bill, and improved healthcare for female veterans through the Women Veterans Healthcare Improvement Act.
As we reflect on the heroes who lost their lives on 9-11, we also remember the continued sacrifices made by all those who defend our country today, both at home and abroad, concluded Rep. Baca. I am proud to continue to work with my House colleagues and President Obama to keep our nation secure and strong, and keep our promise to our men and women in uniform. I encourage my constituents to join me this September 11, and in the days ahead, in giving back to our community and honoring the memories of those who have already given us so much.
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