MAYOR MICHAEL R. BLOOMBERG SIGNS LEGISLATION RE-NAMING
 24 THOROUGHFARES AND PUBLIC PLACES

Remarks by Mayor Bloomberg at a Public Hearing on Local Law

“The next bill before me is Introductory Number 343-A, sponsored by Council Members Addabbo, Jr., Avella, Brewer, Felder, Fidler, Gallagher, Gioia, Jackson, Katz, Koppell, Lanza, Lopez, McMahon, Oddo and Perkins.  This bill renames twenty-four thoroughfares and public places throughout the City after firefighters and civilians who perished on September 11, 2001.

“All the people listed below were heroes as well as victims.  Today we celebrate their lives and mourn their passing by naming the following streets in honor of those heroes.  This action is a modest gesture when compared to their great sacrifice; however, it reaffirms our commitment that the City will never forget those who perished that tragic day.

“I will now read the twenty-four names that are being proposed: