25th Anniversary of Commemorative Coin Act

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Mr. GARBARINO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the bill, the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act.

As a Representative of Long Island and New York, I can say this is a deeply personal matter for me and the people I represent.

This bill authorizes commemorative coins to mark the 25th anniversary of September 11 and honor the lives lost and the resilience of our country in the aftermath of the attacks. The design process will include the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, and the proceeds will support the 9/11 Memorial & Museum's operations and maintenance at the World Trade Center site.

Importantly, this legislation comes at no cost to taxpayers.

Mr. Speaker, New Yorkers will never forget the bravery of the first responders who ran toward danger or the unity this country showed in one of our darkest moments.

As we approach the 25th anniversary of the attacks, we have a responsibility to preserve these stories and ensure future generations understand the sacrifices made that day.

We must always remember the innocent people we lost on September 11, the first responders who answered the call, and the strength the American people showed in the face of tragedy.

I thank my colleagues from both sides of the aisle for supporting this legislation, and I urge them all to support it.

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