Honoring the lives, work, and sacrifice of Joseph Curseen, Jr., and Thomas Morris, Jr., the 2 United States Postal Service employees who died as a result of their contact with anthrax while working at the United States Postal facility located at 900 Brentwood Road NE, Washington, DC, during the anthrax attack in the fall of 2001; United States Postal Service employees, who have continued to work diligently in service to the people of the United States notwithstanding the anthrax attack; as well as the other 3 Americans who died and the 17 who became ill in the attack.

Key Points

• This resolution recognizes the lives and service of Joseph Curseen, Jr. and Thomas Morris, Jr. They were two postal workers in Washington, D.C., who died after being exposed to anthrax through the mail in 2001.
• It also honors the three other Americans who died and the 17 people who became sick during those attacks. The resolution highlights the bravery of all postal employees who continue to work despite the risks of their jobs.
• This is a ceremonial measure that does not change any laws or provide new funding. It serves as a formal way for the House of Representatives to show respect for these workers and their families.

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