REMARKS
Council Member Shahana Hanif honors 9/11 victims and addresses immigrant contributions
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Council Member Shahana Hanif delivers remarks honoring the victims of the September 11th attacks, including first responders and those who developed long-term illnesses.
She emphasizes the contributions of immigrants in the aftermath of 9/11 and criticizes efforts to exclude them from aid and memorialization.
- Highlights the story of firefighter Albert A. Fallosa, a Park Slope resident who died from cancer after participating in recovery efforts
- Acknowledges 67 undocumented workers killed on 9/11 and nearly 2,000 who assisted in recovery efforts
- Rejects attempts to demonize new immigrants, particularly Haitian arrivals
Shahana Hanif
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Thank you, majority leader, 23 years, and one day after the September 11th attacks, I want to honor the nearly 3000 lives tragically lost on that day.
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We also hold our thoughts for the over 10,000 first responders and New Yorkers who develop long term endless is in the aftermath of the attack.
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Their bravery, courage, and sacrifice remain in our hearts and memories.
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I want to highlight firefighter Albert A.
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Fallosa, a Park Slope resident of 70 years who passed away from cancer caused by digging through the rubble in search of remains the days after 9:11.
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I had the pleasure of co naming Seventh Avenue And Third Street this past May in honor of his legacy.
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Amidst a concerning effort to marry patriotism and xenophobia in our national politics, I also feel compelled to specifically acknowledge the 67 undocumented workers who are killed on that day, and they're nearly 2000 who assisted with recovery efforts to rebuild our city.
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Shamefully these heroes have been largely excluded from subsequent aid initiatives, and memorialization efforts.
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Immigrants have always been an integral part of New York City And America, and I reject the despicable campaign to demonize new arrivals, especially our Haitian siblings.
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Thank you.