S1546 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 4, 2008 The assistant legislative clerk read (1) recognizes Myron Cope as a familiar (3) respectfully requests the Secretary of as follows: voice to every Pittsburgher and football fan the Senate to transmit a copy of this resolu- alike, and his beloved persona which will live tion to the Glanzmann’s Thrombasthenia Re- A resolution (S. Res. 467) honoring the life on in the hearts of Pittsburghers and Steel- search Foundation. of Myron Cope. ers fans for generations to come; and f There being no objection, the Senate (2) recognizes the outstanding contribu- proceeded to consider the resolution. tions of Myron Cope to the city of Pitts- COMMENDING THE EMPLOYEES OF Mr. PRYOR. Mr. President, I ask burgh, the game of football, and the Pitts- THE DEPARTMENT OF HOME- unanimous consent that the resolution burgh Steelers. LAND SECURITY be agreed to, the preamble be agreed, f Mr. PRYOR. Mr. President, I ask the motions to reconsider be laid upon NATIONAL GLANZMANN’S unanimous consent the Senate proceed the table, with no intervening action THROMBASTHENIA AWARENESS to the immediate consideration of S. or debate, and that any statements re- DAY Res. 472 submitted earlier today by lating to the resolution be printed in Senator LIEBERMAN. the RECORD. Mr. PRYOR. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without clerk will report the resolution by objection, it is so ordered. now proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 471, which was submitted earlier title. The resolution (S. Res. 467) was The assistant legislative clerk read agreed to. today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The as follows: The preamble was agreed to. A resolution (S. Res. 472) commending the The resolution, with its preamble, clerk will report the resolution by title. employees of the Department of Homeland reads as follows: Security, their partners at all levels of gov- The assistant legislative clerk read S. RES. 467 ernment, and the millions of law enforce- as follows: Whereas Myron Cope was a legendary ment, fire service, and emergency medical Pittsburgher and voice of the Pittsburgh A resolution (S. Res. 471) designating services personnel, emergency managers, and Steelers for an unprecedented 35 seasons March 1, 2008, as ‘‘National Glanzmann’s other emergency response providers nation- from 1970 to 2005; Thrombasthenia Awareness Day’’. wide for their dedicated service in protecting Whereas Myron Cope died the morning of There being no objection, the Senate the people of the United States and the Na- February 27th, 2008, at the age of 79; proceeded to consider the resolution. tion from acts of terrorism, natural disas- Whereas it is the intent of the Senate to Mr. PRYOR. Mr. President, I ask ters, and other large-scale emergencies. recognize and pay tribute to the life of unanimous consent that the resolution There being no objection, the Senate Myron Cope, his service to his community, be agreed to, the preamble be agreed proceeded to consider the resolution. and his legacy with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I am the game of football, and the city of Pitts- to, and the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table. pleased to join Senator LIEBERMAN in burgh; support of S. Res. 472, commending the Whereas Myron Cope is best known for his The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without quirky catch phrases and for creating the objection, it is so ordered. employees of the Department of Home- ‘‘terrible towel’’, which is twirled at Steelers The resolution (S. Res. 471) was land Security on the Department’s games as a good luck charm and has since agreed to. fifth anniversary, and honoring their developed into an international symbol of The preamble was agreed to. partners at all levels of Government, Pittsburgh Steelers pride; The resolution, with its preamble, the private sector, and the millions of Whereas Myron Cope coined the phrase reads as follows: men and women in law enforcement, ‘‘Immaculate Reception’’, which became a S. RES. 471 the fire service, emergency-medical household term to describe the game-win- services, and other emergency-response ning play in the Steelers’ 1972 American Whereas Glanzmann’s Thrombasthenia af- Football Conference Divisional playoff vic- fects men, women, and children of all ages; professions who risk their lives to pro- tory against the Oakland Raiders, one of the Whereas Glanzmann’s Thrombasthenia is a tect us. most notable plays in all of National Foot- very distressing disorder to those who have Five years ago, on March 1, 2003, the ball League and sports history; it, causing great discomfort and severe emo- Department of Homeland Security Whereas Myron Cope spent the first half of tional stress; commenced operations as a new organi- his professional career as one of the Nation’s Whereas children with Glanzmann’s zational umbrella over 22 federal agen- most widely read freelance sports writers, Thrombasthenia are unable to participate in cies and with new responsibilities for writing for Sports Illustrated and the Satur- many normal childhood activities including developing and coordinating an inte- day Evening Post; most sports and are often subject to social Whereas Myron Cope became the first pro- discomfort because of their disorder; grated, all-hazards approach to plan- fessional football broadcaster to be elected Whereas Glanzmann’s Thrombasthenia in- ning for, mitigating against, respond- to the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2005; cludes a wide range of symptoms including ing to, and recovering from major dis- Whereas Myron Cope became so popular life-threatening, uncontrollable bleeding and asters. that the Steelers did not try to replace him severe bruising; Creating DHS was a critical part of when he retired in 2005, instead downsizing Whereas Glanzmann’s Thrombasthenia is our national response to the terrorist from a 3-man announcing team to 2; frequently misdiagnosed or undiagnosed by attacks of September 11, 2001. We are Whereas Myron Cope served his commu- medical professionals; safer today because of the work of the nity on the board of directors of the Pitts- Whereas currently there is no cure for burgh Chapter of the Autism Society of Glanzmann’s Thrombasthenia; Department’s dedicated employees and America and the highly successful Pitts- Whereas it is essential to educate the pub- because of their support and coordina- burgh Vintage Grand Prix charity auto lic on the symptoms, treatments, and con- tion with State, local, tribal, and non- races, of which he was a co-founder; stant efforts to cure Glanzmann’s profit agencies with emergency-man- Whereas Myron Cope also served on the Thrombasthenia to ensure early diagnosis agement, prevention, and response re- Tournament Committee of the Myron Cope/ and treatment of the condition; sponsibilities. Foge Fazio Golf Tournament for Autistic Whereas Helen P. Smith established the The Department was severely tested Children; Glanzmann’s Thrombasthenia Research in the Hurricane Katrina catastrophe Whereas, in 1996, Myron Cope contributed Foundation in Augusta, Georgia, in 2001; and his ownership of ‘‘The Terrible Towel’’ trade- Whereas Helen P. Smith and the of 2005, and extensive investigation by marks to Allegheny Valley School, an insti- Glanzmann’s Thrombasthenia Research the Committee on Homeland Security tution for the profoundly mentally and phys- Foundation have worked tirelessly to pro- and Governmental Affairs identified se- ically disabled; mote awareness of Glanzmann’s rious flaws in the Department’s re- Whereas Myron Cope was born in Pitts- Thrombasthenia and help fund research on sponse. But, spurred by legislation that burgh on January 23, 1929, and lived all but the disorder: Now, therefore, be it Senator LIEBERMAN and I authored in a few months of his life in Pittsburgh; and Resolved, That the Senate— 2006, the Department has taken signifi- Whereas the passing of Myron Cope is a (1) designates March 1, 2008, as ‘‘National cant strides in improving its response great loss to the city of Pittsburgh and the Glanzmann’s Thrombasthenia Awareness game of football, and his life should be hon- Day’’; and recovery capabilities. The Depart- ored with highest praise and respect for his (2) urges all people of the United States to ment’s responses to recent disasters, heart of black and gold: Now, therefore, be it become more informed and aware of such as the wildfires in California, the Resolved, That the Senate— Glanzmann’s Thrombasthenia; and Patriots’ Day storm in Maine, and the

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