FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.couriersun.com OCTOBER 15, 2015 • THE COURIER SUN 11 Pol seeks moment of silence at public schools on 9/11 anniversaries Photo courtesy of Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder Shown during this year’s 9/11 memorial ceremony in Far Rockaway, Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder wants public schools to observe a moment of silence on future 9/11 anniversaries. BY ROBERT POZARYCKI [email protected] @robbpoz Hoping to encourage future generations of children to “never forget,” a local lawmaker is proposing legislation allowing public schools to pause for reflection every Sept. 11. Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder drafted legislation creating the “September 11th Remembrance Day” at public schools across New York State, allowing educators to lead a “brief period of silence” allow for silent prayer or refl ection to honor the nearly 3,000 people who died in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and United Airlines Flight 93. Goldfeder said he created the bill after speaking with many first responders and family members of attack victims in his district at various ceremonies marking the 14th anniversary of the attacks in September. According to the lawmaker, the firefighters and police officers expressed concern that today’s youth “were increasingly unaware of the tremendous loss and inspiring heroism of that day.” “For so many families in southern Queens and Rockaway, the sense of loss and pain that we feel each September 11th is still so strong,” Goldfeder said. “My bill will ensure that students in New York have the chance to learn about September 11th and appreciate what it means to everyone that lived through this defining moment in our nation’s history.” One local firefighter — Dan Mundy Jr., a FDNY battalion chief and president of the Broad Channel Civic Association — agreed that a moment of silence in public schools on Sept. 11 would be an appropriate tribute to those who died in the attacks. “Currently, this is just another day in the school year that passes without any mention made of its importance,” Mundy said. “It should be unacceptable to New Yorkers that our next generation would not understand the significance of that day in history and to this city.” Great rates like ours are always in season. 18-Month CD 1.15%APY* At Flushing Bank, we’re small enough to know you and large enough to provide you with the great rates you’re looking for. Hurry, an offer like this can’t last forever. For more information and to find out about our other great offers, visit your local Flushing Bank branch, call 800.581.2889 or visit www.FlushingBank.com. $5,000 minimum deposit * New money only. APY effective September 23, 2015. Annual percentage yield assumes principal and interest remain on deposit for a full year at current rate. Minimum deposit balance of $5,000 is required. Funds cannot be transferred from an existing Flushing Bank account. Premature withdrawals may be subject to bank and IRS penalties. Rates and offer are subject to change without notice. Flushing Bank is a registered trademark
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