Washington, July 23 -- Congresswoman Laura Gillen issued the following press release:
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A video of the full remarks is available HERE.
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) celebrated the advancement of legislation that would rename the United States Post Office at 80 Atlantic Avenue in Oceanside, New York, as the "Detective Luis G. Alvarez Post Office", honoring Luis Alvarez, in remarks delivered on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. Det. Alvarez was an NYPD officer who passed away from cancer linked to his search and rescue work at Ground Zero following the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
(Remarks as prepared for delivery)
"Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the legacy of Detective Luis Alvarez and the...