The next bill before me is Introductory Number 437-A, sponsored by Council Members Addabbo, Jr., Avella, Fidler, Gioia, Nelson, Quinn, Sears, Vallone, Jr., Barron, Comrie, Davis, Jackson, Koppell, Liu, McMahon, Perkins, Sanders, Jr., Stewart, Weprin, Gallagher, Lanza and Oddo.  This bill will rename forty thoroughfares and public places honoring firefighters, police officers and civilians who died on September 11, 2001.  The bill also renames forty thoroughfares and public places for other deserving individuals and organizations not connected with September 11th.

Without the dedication and courage of the brave firefighters, police officers and civilians who perished on September 11th, many more lives would have been lost.  While honoring these brave individuals, we are also acknowledging that it is a modest gesture when compared to their great and ultimate sacrifice.  This action today, however, will show the world that our City and its people will never forget those who were lost on that terrible day.

I will now read the forty names that are being proposed for street name changes for those who perished September 11th.

The next group of forty street name changes represents individuals or organizations that are deserving of this honor.  Though it is not possible to individually describe the reasons why each of these forty names are deserving of this honor, each Council Member who sponsored a name change has completely supported it, and has presented a detailed summary and justification for each designation. 

I will now read the forty names that are being proposed for street name changes.