Opportunistic litigation. Madam, president , i yield the floor and note the absence of a quorum. I come to the floor to discuss a piece of legislation that senator booker and i worked on to help Public Safety officers. Since the covid19 pandemic beg began, over 100 First Responders have lost their lives to that virus. Unlike the rest of us, these brave men and women couldnt by the very nature of their work, stay home or social distance. In firehouses across the country, firefighters had to continue sharing confined spaces and respond to emergencies in cramped trucks. Police officers continued to respond to 911. These calls and also to interact with the public in very close quarters. And while most of us are avoiding covid at all costs, state and county emt crews are transporting the infected and the others to hospitals for emergency care. While im inspired by the bravery of these First Responders, im not at all surprised by the actions they take to protect the people they serve. First
Nomination of scott rash for the district of arizona. Live on cspan2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal master the father of us all we thank you that through your spirit you have provided our legislative body with the talents and capabilities to fulfill your purposes. May our senators remember that this body has many parts, each making its distinctive contribution to the success of the whole. As our lawmakers acknowledge and honor the value added by each member of this body, unite them with faith, civility, courage, and gratitude. And lord, we pray for the First Responders and Health Care Workers who stand on the front lines during this Global Health crisis. We pray in your unifying name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to our flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic
N.J. communities mourn those lost to COVID-19 with flowers and memories
Updated Mar 02, 2021;
Posted Mar 02, 2021
On March 1, mourners gathered at five locations across New Jersey to memorialize those lost to COVID-19. Pictured are Maria Vazquez, whose husband Israel Tolentino died from the coronavirus, and Cesar Perez, Tolentino s mentor.Courtesy of Amanda Elisca
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Nearly a year after New Jersey’s first reported case of the coronavirus, Garden State residents gathered at locations across the state to take part in a national day of mourning to remember the loved ones lost to COVID-19.
On Monday, residents who lost friends and family to COVID-19 gathered in Passaic City, Roselle and Union to lay flowers arranged as hearts and to remember those who succumbed to the virus, including the first firefighter in the state to die from the coronavirus and a Passaic EMT.