| Safe Communities, Safe Schools Act Of 2013—Motion To Proceed |
April 10, 2013 |
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Christopher Murphy, D-CT
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"Jack Pinto was 6 years old, and he was already a jock. He loved the New York Giants, and he had an idol whose name is Victor Cruz. He loved Victor Cruz. He followed everything Victor Cruz did. He was ecstatic when the Giants won the Super Bowl and Cruz played a big part. Victor was wonderful enough in the days following the tragedy to honor Jack’s memory. During the game after the tragedy, he wore writing on his cleats and his gloves that said: Jack Pinto, my hero. Jack was buried in a Victor Cruz jersey."
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| Tribute To Stan Musial |
January 23, 2013 |
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Richard Durbin, D-IL
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"Maybe Stan Musial’s greatest baseball day came on May 2, 1954. It was a double header in St. Louis against the New York Giants. He hit three homers in the first game and two in the second."
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| Newtown, Connecticut Tragedy |
December 17, 2012 |
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Harry Reid, D-NV
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"Mr. President, this afternoon the families of Newtown, CT, are burying two 6-year-old boys—Noah Pozner and Jack Pinto. Noah turned 6 last month. Even though he was only 6, Jack was a New York Giants fan."
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| Salute To Adam Merchant |
November 30, 2012 |
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Patrick Leahy, D-VT
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"Adam is in remission after battling Burkitt lymphoma, a cancer that attacks the lymphatic system. Through the kindness of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Adam received his wish: to see his favorite team play, the defending Super Bowl champions New York Giants. Not only did he see his Giants defeat the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night, but Adam also delivered an impromptu, pregame motivating speech to the Giants, which many of the team’s players cited as an inspiration to their 38-to-10 victory over the mighty Packers. Adam described the night as a “dream,” but it is the rest of us who should be moved by Adam’s bravery and persistence battling lymphoma. The Make-A-Wish Foundation brightens so many young lives, and I thank them and the New York Giants for helping make Adam’s dream come true."
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