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Washington, DC – Today Congressman Steve Cohen was the featured speaker at the National First Responder Appreciation Day on Capitol Hill. The event, hosted by the First Response Coalition, recognized the men and women of the emergency services for their sacrifices, contributions and dedication to public service. The First Response Coalition is urging the passage of H. Res. 592, the National First Responder Appreciation Day resolution which would designate September 25th as the day that recognizes first responders.
Congressman Cohen spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives about the FAA reauthorization bill and its effect on the City of Memphis.
Congressman Cohen showed his support for FedEx Express and for reauthorized FAA funding which will benefit air traffic control facilities and high priority safety-related systems.
The floor statement on FAA reauthorization can be read and viewed HERE.
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Congressman Cohen Speaks on FAA Reauthorization Bill
Congressman Cohen Reads Letter From Sister of Fallen Memphis Soldier to Fellow Members of Congress
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Speaker, tomorrow will be 6 years.
Washington, DC – Today on the House Floor, the House of Representatives passed Congressman Steve Cohen's legislation, H.R. 2587, which names the Post Office Building at 555 South 3rd Street Lobby in Memphis in honor of Kenneth T. Whalum, Sr.
Congressman Cohen’s floor statement about the resolution and Reverend Whalum can be read and viewed HERE.
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Marilyn Dillihay, Press Secretary, (202) 225-3265
Thank you Mr. Speaker, and Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong support of H.R. 2587, which would designate the postal facility at 555 South 3rd Street Lobby in Memphis, Tennessee, as the Kenneth T. Whalum, Sr. Post Office building.