Patriots and Heroes Park Rededication

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Mr. LANGWORTHY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the rededication of Patriots and Heroes Park in Lancaster, New York, and the many men and women who devoted their lives in service to our community.

Mr. Russell J. Salvatore founded and funded this memorial as a place for patriotism and peaceful reflection of the imagery honoring veterans, members of law enforcement, first responders, and the heroes that have dedicated their lives to the safety of others.

These monuments were vandalized heartlessly and defaced in March, and the images of the destruction shocked our community.

Now, fully restored, thanks to the work and support and funding of Mr. Russell J. Salvatore, our community is gathering once again at Patriots and Heroes Park today to honor those who served and sacrificed for this great Nation.

I thank the veterans, police officers, and first responders for their valor, courage, and service to their fellow Americans.

Mr. Salvatore has been a titan of Buffalo, and I know the people of the 23rd Congressional District are grateful for his generosity over the many years. I congratulate Mr. Salvatore on his many years of success and on the rededication of Patriots and Heroes Park.

Our community has chosen to turn this act of hatred into a new monument to thank our heroes and celebrate our patriotism as Americans. I am honored to join the celebration from the Halls of Congress.

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